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Aaron Copland

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1
Who is Aaron Copland?
An American composer.
A British composer.
A Russian composer.
A French composer.
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BONUS QUESTION: What was his given title?
The composer of Rodeo
The virtuoso of American folk
King of Folk music
The dean of American composers
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Why did he incorporate serial techniques into his music?
He studied Arnold Schoenberg's use of twelve-tone (serial) techniques.
He was inspired by the work of Stravinski
He was inspired by the work of Pierre Boulez
To make his compositions sound more “American”
4
Which composition was he most known for?
Rodeo
Billy the kid
Appalachian spring
Fanfare for the common man
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Who was NOT his teacher?
Paul Vidal
Pierre Boulez
Nadia Boulanger
Isidor Philipp
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Where was he born?
Seattle, Washington
Oxford, Mississippi
Portland, Oregon
Brooklyn, New york
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Which Instrument did he study?
Flauto
Violin
Piano
Harpsichord
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When was he born?
1850
1950
1900
1800
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How did he die?
Tuberculosis
Alzheimer’s disease
Colon Cancer
A tumour
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Which style of music did he compose in?
Classical
American Folk
Blues
Avante Garde
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Who did Copland first begin his music studies with?
His sister
His father
His Mother
His brother