20th Century Music History

Question 1

Which of the following is true about the 20th century

Accepted Answer

Moderism was about being radical and different, Composers struggled to build upon music from past

Question 2

Which of the following are included in 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Serialism, Minimalism, Classicalism

Question 3

Which of the following are characterisitics of 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Producing styles of Jazz and Folklore, Minimalism, Compositions based on composers own native music

Question 4

Which events caused a change in music of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Cold War, Civil Rights Movement

Question 5

Which of the following are leading composers of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Gershwin, John Williams

Question 6

Which of the following are forms of 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Jazz, Film

Question 7

Which components of melody are involved in 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Polytonality, Mirror form

Question 8

How were dynamics used in 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Sounds of chains and sirens were used, Increase in dynamics to allow more variety

Question 9

Which of the following styles are included in 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Muting, Pizzicato

Question 10

Which of the following instruments are used in 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizers, Vibraphone

Question 11

Which 2 Russian composers were talked about?

Accepted Answer

Shostakovich, Stravinsky

Question 12

Which of the following are principles of music from the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Works for 4 pianos, Flucuation in tempo, Irrational rhythms

Question 13

Which components of texture are included in 20th century music?

Accepted Answer

Tone clusters

Question 14

Which of the following soundtracks made their mark on classical music?

Accepted Answer

E.T., Harry Potter, Star Wars

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