Musical Modernism

The element that most decisively separated 20th century music from that of the past was..

Artists who seek to explore true creativity by breaking from social & artistic conventions are

Russian-born composer, wrote music in post-Impressionist, primitivist, neo-Classical, & 12 tone

What became the norm for many 20th century works?

Constantly shifting meter in some 20th century music is called...

The element of melody in 20th century music is best characterized by...

Which of the following composers would have been emulated during the neo-Classical era?

Which best describes the mood at the beginning of Copland’s Appalachian Spring?

The Rite of Spring is characterized by:

Which genre was favored by the neo-Classicists of the early twentieth century?

Which of the following Stravinsky works is from his primitivist period?

Copland’s Appalachian Spring quotes the early American tune:

Early 20th century style sought to revive certain principles and forms of earlier music

Paris-based Dance company opened a new chapter in cultural life of Europe during early 20th cty

The Rite of Spring opened in Paris in 1913 to:

Which ballet by Copland portrayed life in the Far West?

Copland’s Appalachian Spring depicts:

William Grant Still was born in:

Section 7 of Copland’s Appalachian Spring is in ________ form.

Early 20th cent style dealt with realm of the unconscious, distorted images and the inner-self

Which ballet by Copland portrayed rural life?

In which musical style did Copland compose?

Harlem is located in:

Which decade did the Harlem Renaissance begin?

The tune Simple Gifts is associated with which religious sect?

Which of the following best describes orchestration in 20th century music

Where was Stravinsky born?

Where was Aaron Copland born?

The emphasis on rhythm brought what section of the orchestra into greater prominence?

The Introduction to Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring begins with a melody played by the:

Artistic trends of the early 20th century can best be characterized as...

The concept of art was rejected by

In his early years, William Grant Still was associated with which artistic movement?

Copland’s Rodeo is

Composer who most successfully transformed rural folk traditions into a national sound

First African American composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra.