Canonical Facts And Pieces 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Composers from the 20th century and the modern era
A
Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Schostakovich, Messiaen, Ligeti, Adams
2
Q
Nationality of Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Schostakovich
A
Russian
3
Q
What was Schostakovich known for?
A
Soviet Union
4
Q
Nationality of Messiaen
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French
5
Q
Nationality of Gyorgy Ligeti
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Hungarian
6
Q
Nationality of John Adams
A
American
7
Q
Describe Stravinsky’s canonical work
A
Rite of Spring
Modern era
ballet (genra)
8
Q
Describe Schoenberg’s canonical work
A
Pierrot Lunaire
Modern era
9
Q
Describe Messiaen’s canonical work
A
Quarter for the end of time
Modern era
