20th Century Themes
Name 3 genres and/or artists and/or bands that were popular in the 20th Century
Sooooo Many
Define Neo-Classicism
Forms and stylistic features similar to the Classical Period
Define Finale
The final movement of a piece
This composer was born in the USA
Aaron Copland
This was a compositional style during the 20th century that used math and numbers.
Serialism
In Stravinsky's Firebird ______ defeats _____ with the help from ______.
Prince Ivan, Kashchei, the Firebird
Define Sprechstimme
Speech singing
This composer wrote The Planets
Gustav Holst
What is Appalachian Spring's main melody and how does that relate to the major theme of the plot?
Simple Gifts; Enjoying the simple things in life, slowing down, appreciating what you have
Define Rite
a religious or solemn ceremony or act
Name the correct term with this definition: the composition of music without a tonal center.
Atonality
Arnold Schoenberg created this compositional technique which fell under this compositional style.
12-tone row, Serialism.
We talked about these four world events which occurred during the 20th Century.
WWI/WWII, motorized transportation became widespread, the development of computers, Great Depression
Appalachian Spring, Firebird, and Rite of Spring are all classified as this genre.
Ballet
Define Impressionism
Claude Debussy mainly used this compositional technique in his music
Impressionism
These three music events occurred during the 20th Century
Development of recorded technology, popular music becomes separate from classical music, invention of electric instruments
Define Melodrama
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events designed to appeal to the audiences emotions
Define Symphonic Poem
A piece of orchestral music that illustrates the content of a poem or other non-musical source.
Aaron Copland wrote these two pieces that we listened to in class.
Appalachian Spring,"Fanfare for the Common Man"