20th Century Composers
What does the prefix Neo- mean?
Please describe characteristics that "minimalist" music use.
Describe the difference between "Dissonant" and "Consonant" sounding music
This is a term used to describe how the chromatic series of pitches was established. (octave - fifth - fourth - maj. 3rd - etc)
Which composer was known for the early development of "serial music"
In Schoenberg's Song, "Peirre Lune" what vocal technique is used?
Igor Stravinsky played what instrument?
Stravinsky wrote in a "stylistically diverse" what, this means what?
Breifly (using one or two sentances) describe the plot of Stravinsky's composition, "The Rite of Spring"
Anton Webern was a conductor from what country?
Who was Webern mentored by?
Schoenberg wrote in which style?
Alban Berg combined what with 12-tone serialism in his compositions?
Sergei Prokofiev was from what country?
When did Prokofiev move to the United States?
Which of these things did Prokofieve do?
Is music was know as "Ferociously _______"
What country was Dmitri Shostakovich from?
Describe how his music changed as his relationship with the government grew more tense.
Where did he eventually seek asylum
What does an Enthonmusicologist do?
As a child Bela Bartok could distinguish what types of rhythms very easily?
Samuel Barber wrote in many types of orchestration including:
Mr. G's favorite string quartet song is written by Barber, what is the name of this song?
Leonard Bernstein got his "musical break" when a conductor got sick before a performance, and he needed to conduct the symphony instead
Leonard Bernstein did a variety of musical things including:
What opera/musical is his arguable most famous for?
Please describe what it means to have music written for "prepared piano"
Philip Glass started discovering serialism when he was at _______?
Andrew Loyd Webber has a special award, what is it?
Webber wrote which of these Opera/musicals