Modern
Era
Era
What time frame did the modern era take place?
1900's-Present
Describe the color palate
Silver, cool tones, reflective material (glass, metals, etc)
People began _____________ with music in this era.
experimenting
Who composed Star Wars?
John Williams
When I see your face...
(Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars)
there's not a thing that I would change
What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
There is lots of diversity in the modern era because there is no what??
specific style!
Name 3 popular art styles/movements.
cubism, abstract, pop art, surrealism, etc.
Name 2 new genres in this era:
broadway, pop, rock, hip hop, EDM, etc.
Which composer was great friends with and a long time collaborator of Tim Burton?
Danny Elfman
7 AM...
(When Will My Life Begin - Tangled)
the usual morning line up, start on the chores and sweep till' the floors all clean
What is Co2 referred to as?
Carbon Dioxide
Name 2 music styles that became popular in the modern era.
film music, musical theater, electronic music, jazz, etc..
What is innovation?
the process of introducing new ideas
Name 3 ways you can now listen to music in this era.
Radio, records, tapes, digital streaming, CDs, etc.
Who was the oldest, STILL living composer we talked about?
John Williams
(Bonus 100 points if you can tell me the year he was born)
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world..
(Don't Stop Believing - Journey)
she took the midnight train goin' anywhere.
How many planets are in the Solar System? (not counting Pluto)
8
The modern era was known as the "Period of ______ ______"
rapid change
Salvador Dali was known for his surrealism paintings. What does "surrealism" mean?
"dream-like" state
What is dissonance?
When two notes have tension and clash.
How many Oscars does Alan Menken currently hold?
8
Get to the club in my taxi cab, everybody's looking at me now...
(Party In The USA - Miley Cyrus)
Like "who's that chick that's rocking kicks", she's gotta be from outta town.
What is the common name for dried plums?
Prunes
What cultural changes impacted the modern area music?
wars, civil rights, media boom (internet)
Henri Matisse focused on a bold art style. What was the name of it?
Fauvism
Songs in this era began expanding their rhythmic complexity, what does this mean?
They began using mixed meters, polyrhythms, and grove patterns.
Miranda, Menken, Elfman, and Williams are very different in their composition styles. Please match the following descriptions to the correct composer:
Dark/whimsical
Complex/rhythmic
Classical/traditional
Happy/magical
Elfman
Miranda
Williams
Menken
We've known each other, for so long...
(Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley)
your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it.
What is the largest U.S. state by area?
Alaska