Leonard Bernstein Musical Style and Contributions Flashcards
1
Q
When was Bernstein alive?
A
1918 - 1990
2
Q
which structures influenced Bernstein?
A
classical forms and idioms
3
Q
Which cultural elements did Bernstein integrate into his music?
A
American,
Hispanic,
Jewish
4
Q
What contemporary musical elements did Bernstein absorb?
A
popular,
jazz,
musical theatre
5
Q
What was the color of Bernstein’s orchestration?
A
vibrant
6
Q
What elements did Bernstein’s melodic style fuse?
A
popular,
and classical elements
7
Q
Where were Bernstein’s rhythms drawn from
A
popular dance styles,
and jazz traditions
8
Q
What was Bernstein’s harmonic language like?
A
dissonant, but essentially neo-Classical
