John Coolidge Adams Flashcards
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In what musical period Is John Coolidge Adams?
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He’s an American contemporary composer.
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Where was Adams born and on what date?
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February 15, 1947 in Massachusetts.
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When did Adams learn to play music and with what instrument?
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Adams learned the clarinet as a child and began composing at age 10. He had his music performed for the first time when he was 13.
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What musical style does Adams use?
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Much of Adams music is in minimalism, the style of music originating in America that features a strong beat and frequent repetition of musical ideas.
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What important prize did Adams win?
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He won the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for writing a piece commemorating September 11, 2001.
