Early Life
This country was Aaron Copland born in.
United States?
This ballet features the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts.”
Appalachian Spring
What region of America influenced Aaron Copland’s music?
the American West
Who taught Aaron Copland to play the piano?
His older sister
How old did was Aaron Copland when he died?
90
Aaron Copland was born in this city.
Brooklyn, New York
This piece was written during WWII and honors everyday people
Fanfare for the Common Man
Aaron Copland incorporated which two types of American music into his compositions?
a) Jazz and Country
b) Jazz and Folk music
c) Blues and Classical
d) Rock and Jazz
b) Jazz and Folk music
What instrument did Copland NOT play?
a) Piano
b) Violin
c) Trumpet
Trumpet
What was the background of Copland’s family?
Russian
his year Aaron Copland was born.
1900
A ballet about life in the American West.
Rodeo
His music was meant to sound like it belonged to this country.
United States
What kind of business did his parents own?
A department store
How did Copland make his music sound “American”?
a) By adding jazz rhythms
b) By using Native American drums
c) By including folk songs and open, wide harmonies
d) By writing lyrics in English
a) By adding jazz rhythms
Copland studied music in this European country.
France
This ballet includes “Hoe-Down.”
Rodeo
He made his music simpler so it would be for these people.
What country did Aaron Copland visit and get inspired by their music?
Mexico
What is a fanfare?
A. A slow, sad song played at night
B. A kind of music with drums and soft singing
C. A short, loud piece of music usually played with brass instruments to celebrate something
D. A dance with fast guitar music
The name of the famous teacher he studied with in Paris.
Nadia Boulanger
A ballet that tells the story of an outlaw.
a) Appalachian Spring
b) Rodeo
c) Billy the Kid
d) The Red Pony
b) Rodeo
What style is Copland known for developing?
a) Jazz
b) Opera
c) American folk traditions
d) Baroque
c) American folk traditions
What style of music was Aaron Copland influenced by when he visited Paris?
Jazz
Who is Martha Graham?
A choreographer who came up with a dance to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Ballet.