Composers
Composed The Rite of Spring
Igor Stravinksy
A musical style that emphasizes clarity and balance, drawing inspiration from Classical music
Neoclassicism
Music without a tonal center or key
Atonal
Type of music incorporates folk elements to express national identity
Nationalism
Famous ballet composed by Stravinsky caused a riot at its premiere
The Rite of Spring
Known for his use of 12-tone composition
Arnold Schoenberg
Musical style known for its repetitive patterns and gradual changes
Minimalism
What does 'syncopation' mean
Emphasizing off-beats or weak beats in a rhythm
20th-century composer is known for using chance and random elements in music
John Cage
Piano piece by John Cage involves not playing any notes for 4 minutes and 33 seconds
4'33"
Pioneered minimalism and wrote "Music for 18 Musicians"
Steve Reich
Genre characterized by syncopation and lively melodies, popular in the early 20th century
Ragtime
The term for music that combines acoustic instruments with electronic sounds
Electroacoustic
Musical style that was influenced by the invention of electronic instruments and recording technology
Electronic Music
Name of Schoenberg’s famous 12-tone composition technique
Serialism