Composers
Famous Pieces
Important Dates
Historic/Geographic Influences
Styles/Music Tone
100
Which Composer wrote the "Symphony of Psalms"?
Igor Stravinsky wrote it.
100
How many melodies did John Cage compose?
6 melodies
100
When did the 20th Century Modern/Classical time period start and end?
It started in 1900 and ended in 2000.
100
Which Time period came before the 20th century Classical/Modern time period and had a major influence on the 20th century classical/modern period?
The Romantic Period.
100
True or False: The 20th century Modern/classical period was defined by the use of harsh, dissonant notes.
True.
200
Which American Composer made the "Six Melodies"?
John Cage made it.
200
Arnold Schoenberg made which type of scale?
The 12-tone scale.
200
What is the Significance of December 13, 1930?
The Symphony of Psalms was premiered.
200
How did the advance of technology affect the 20th-century music?
As technology advanced, more and more people were able to listen to the music in their homes, and the demand for music increased, causing composers to make more music. It also affected some of the instruments used in this music, thus the invention of electric instruments.
200
Name 3 different example styles used in the 20th Century Modern/Classical music.
Classical, Jazz, Modern.
300
Which composer made "The Variations for Orchestra"?
Arnold Schoenberg.
300
Name 3 pieces by Igor Stravinsky.
Symphony of Psalms, The Rite of Spring and The Firebird
300
What happened in 1948?
4' 33" was finished by John Cage.
300
Name the instrument family whose popularity increased during this time period.
The percussion family.
300
Along with percussion, which odd instrument was familiarized in this time period?
Noisemakers.
400
Which composer studied with Arnold Schoenberg?
John Cage.
400
Which Piece by John Cage has 4 minutes 33 seconds of silence?
4' 33"
400
What piece was finished in 1928?
The Variations for Orchestra.
400
How did the World Wars in the 20th century affect its music?
Because of the World Wars, some of the composed music had a more upbringing, inspiring feel to it for the soldiers who were in battle. Because of the Second world war, many Jewish compositions were considered degenerate art and were banned. These are just some of the Influences of the world wars. Overall, the wars made up a big part of the time period and its music.
400
World War 1 and 2 were the cause of what style in this music?
Patriotic and Inspirational.
500
Which composer was born on June 17, 1882, and specialized in composing ballets?
Igor Stravinsky
500
4'33" was based on what influence?
The influence of Zen Buddhism.
500
How long has it been since the start of the 20th century classical/modern time period?
118 years.
500
Name 2 other types of music that influenced the 20th-century modern/classical time period.
African Music and Folk Music.
500
Why did composers use harsh, dissonant notes in their pieces?
It gave their music a modern feel.
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