music

Question 1

when did 20th century began and ended

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January 1 1901 to December 2000

Question 2

What were the new styles in the 20th century?

Answer 2

impressionism, expressionism, neo-classisism, avant garde music and modern nationalism

Question 3

what is the event in 20th century

Answer 3

saw the rise of distinct musical styles

Question 4

who were the composers of the 20th century

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claude debussy, maurice ravel, arnold schoenberg, bela bartok, igor stavinsky, sergie prokofieff and george sherwin

Question 5

One of the earlier forms clearly declaring the entry of the 20th century music

Answer 5

Impressionism

Question 6

Impressionism was based on what?

Answer 6

an art movement

Question 7

where did they get the title “impressionism”

Answer 7

from claude monet’s painting, impression;sunrise

Question 8

what are the styles of impressionism music

Answer 8

whole-tone scale, parallel or gliding chords and dissonance

Question 9

what is the rhythm of impressionist music?

Answer 9

vauge and free, irregular phrases

Question 10

what is the melody of impressionist music

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use of whole tone scales, use of modality

Question 11

what is the form of impressionist music

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use of short forms such as nocturne or prelude

Question 12

what is the harmony of impressionist music

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use of primary internals

Question 13

what is the harmony of impressionist music

Answer 13

use of primary internals

Question 14

What is the texture of impressionist music

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sonority(group of notes sounded simultaneously)

Question 15

what is the dynamics of impressionist music

Answer 15

written in french rather than italian

Question 16

Who is claude debussy?

Answer 16

Most important french composer in 20th century, he had unique use of harmony to the point that it defied the sacred rules of music theories. Commended as a music genius of this period

Question 17

who is maurice ravel?

Answer 17

a french post-impressionist composer conductor or pianist. Also known for his style and compositions

Question 18

Who is the composer of fetes and huages

Answer 18

Claude debussy

Question 19

who is the composer of bolero and daphnis en chloe

Answer 19

Maurice ravel

Question 20

Who is the composer of pavane for a dead princess and water fountains?

Answer 20

Maurice ravel

Question 21

Who is the composer of prelude to the afternoon fawn and falleas et melisande

Answer 21

Claude debussy

Question 22

Who is the composer of La mer and claire de lune(moonlight)

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Claude debussy

Question 23

who is the composer of sonatine for puano and miroirs(mirrors)

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Maurice ravel

Question 24

originally borrowed from visual literature during the early 20th century

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expressionism

Question 25

It focuses on expressing one's emotions, like angst, despair, anger or grief

Answer 25

Expressionism

Question 26

expressionism is mainly what? (language)

Answer 26

german

Question 27

What kind of scale does expressionism use?

Answer 27

Atonality and twelve tone scale

Question 28

what is the melody of expressionism?

Answer 28

angular melodies

Question 29

what is the harmony of expressionism?

Answer 29

atonal high level of dissonance

Question 30

what is the texture of expressionism?

Answer 30

constantly changing

Question 31

what is the texture of expressionism?

Answer 31

constantly changing

Question 32

what is the dynamics of expressionism

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Extreme contrasts

Question 33

What is the form of expressionist music?

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episodic, fragementary

Question 34

Who is arnold schoenberg?

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he was known as leader of contemporary musical thought and introduces the 12-tone technique

Question 35

who is the composer of prelude from suite for piano op 25, pierrot lunair and transfigured night

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Arnold schoenberg

Question 35

who is the composer of prelude from suite for piano op 25, pierrot lunair and transfigured night

Answer 35

Arnold schoenberg

Question 36

``` who is the composer of delleas and melisande. and erwartung(expectations) short opera ```

Answer 36

arnold schoenberg

Question 37

Who is the composer or moses and aron an opera and peripetie

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Arnold schoenberg

Question 38

a musical instrument which produce arrangement of electronic sounds

Answer 38

synthesizer

Question 39

experimented with elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo and timbre in daring ways never attempted before

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Electronic music

Question 40

introduce and enhance sounds beyond those available traditional instruments.

Answer 40

Electronic music

Question 41

t refers to the music produced largely by electronic equipments such as synthesizers, samplers, computers and drum machines.

Answer 41

Electronic music

Question 42

It employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production.

Answer 42

electronic music

Question 43

It is one of the largest developments in music of the 20th century.

Answer 43

Electronic music

Question 44

When was electronic music introduced?

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early 1950"s

Question 45

It resembles an ordinary pipe organ.

Answer 45

electric organ

Question 46

Who invented the elctric organ and when was this invented?

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Laurens Hammond in 1930

Question 47

is a string instrument which uses electric amplification.

Answer 47

Electric guitar

Question 48

is a string instrument which uses electric amplification.

Answer 48

Electric guitar

Question 49

reproduces the timbre of every note in a piano with accuracy.

Answer 49

electric keyboard

Question 50

Who is edgar varese?

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French American composer born in Paris | Pioneered Electronic music

Question 51

What are some of varese's work?

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``` Octandre •Ionisation •Equatorial •Poeme Electronique ```

Question 52

Chance music is also called what?

Answer 52

Aleatory music

Question 53

where did the name aleatory came from and what does it mean?

Answer 53

Latin word alea meaning “dice”.

Question 54

How do the composers of chance music determine on which of the composition should be played or not

Answer 54

They throw a dice

Question 55

who is john cage?

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Father of Indeterminism or Aleatory music. | He often relies on coin flips and dice rolls to decide where or how to place a certain note in his composition.

Question 56

What are john cage's work?

Answer 56

``` Greek Ode •4’33” •A chant with claps •Triple paced no. 2 •Black mountain piece ```