The most famous and influential composer in music history. His life and music provided the template for musical Romanticism
Who is Beethoven Ludwig Van
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The speed at which music is performed
What is Tempo
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His heart on his sleeve, fanatically dedicated, disillusioned, bushy-haired—Berlioz was the archetypal Romantic composer. He composed mostly large-scale orchestral and choral works.
Who is Hector Berlioz
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The translation of continuity between notes
What is Articulation
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king of Rock-n-Roll and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36.
Who is Elvis Presley
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The "beat" of music, rythyms can change within beats
What is meter
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The most performed living American composer builds on the rhythmic momentum of minimalism, but introduces sharp contrasts and a wide range of musical references.
Who is John Adams
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When rythym accents off beat
What is syncopation
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American composer noted for craft and emotional power. His Adagio for Strings is one of the more popular classical works of the mid-20th century.