john adams Flashcards
1
Q
john adams birth and death
A
1947 - present
2
Q
john adams era
A
modern
3
Q
modern
A
composers at the dawn of the 20th century were eager to establish a different musical path. They challenged the concept of tonality and left behind the established practice of writing music “in a key.”
4
Q
john adam’s composition
A
short ride in a fast machine
5
Q
fanfare (john adams)
A
a loud ceremonial tune or flourish
features brass instruments
used to herald the arrival of an important person, the launch of an event, or to commemorate someone
6
Q
minimalism (john adams)
A
a musical style that evolved in the late 20th century
associated with compositions by Steve Reich, Philip Glass and John Adams
characterized by the repetition of melodic, rhythmic and harmonic patterns with little variation
