20th Century Context
20th-century music was largely a reaction against this music era.
Romanticism
The country Igor Stravinsky was born in
Russia
The Rite is divided into how many main parts/acts?
2
The piece begins with a high-pitched solo on this instrument.
Basson
This French composer is the most famous figure of Impressionism.
Debussy
Stravinsky’s parents initially wanted him to study this subject
Law
The Rite of Spring premiered in this city (Include location and year
Paris 1913
This is the term for playing in two or more different keys at the same time.
Polytonality
When did WWI start and end? (Include month and year)
July 1914 to November 1918
Igor Stravinsky became a citizen in these 2 countries after the World Wars
France and USA
How long (in minutes) is the whole ballet?
35 minutes
This section (of the 4 analyzed) has harsh repeated chords in strings in the beginning
Part 1: Adoration of the Earth "Dance of the Youths and Maidens"
Schoenberg’s "Expressionism" pushed music toward this state (no key center)
Atonality
The mentor of Igor Stravinsky
Rimsky-Korsakov
This person was the choreographer of the Rite of Spring
Vaslav Nijinsky
In the Part 1: Adoration of the Earth "Dance of the Youths and Maidens" the strings play the chords using this bowing style.
Down-bows
This cultural hub was the center of the avant-garde world in 1913.
Paris
The key of Igor Stravinsky's violin concerto
D major
How many movements are in part 1: Adoration of the Earth?
7
What is the other name for "Sacrificial dance" in part 2: The Sacrifice?
The Chosen One