Neoclassicism

Question 1

Who are the composers?

Answer 1

Stravinsky was the pioneer

Bartok, Hindemith, Poulenc and Milhaud are others

Question 2

What is polytonality/bitonality?

Answer 2

Multiple key centres at once I.e. C major and Bb minor simultaneously

See: Milhaud Chamber Symphony Op. 2

Question 3

What is classical form and phase structure?

Answer 3

Melodic shape, rhythmic complexity and form is very similar to baroque or early classical music

See: Poulenc Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone

Question 4

What is pastiche or collage?

Answer 4

Recomposition of earlier classical or baroque works

See: Stravinsky ‘Pulcinella’

Question 5

What is dissonant counterpoint?

Answer 5

Contrapuntal composition that does not care for the avoidance of dissonance, or which actively seeks it rather than attempting to create and resolve dissonances

See: Varese ‘Octandre’, Webern ‘Funf Canons’