Zoltan Kodaly Flashcards
In which century did Zoltan Kodaly compose and what country was he from?
Kodaly was an influential 20th century Hungarian composer and music educator.
What years did Zoltan Kodaly live?
1882 to 1967
When did Kodaly start learning music?
He was very musical as a child and was encouraged by his father to learn music.
What instruments did Kodaly learn to play?
As a boy, he learn to play the violin, piano, viola and cello. He performed in his school orchestra.
How did Kodaly collect folk melodies?
He enjoyed using his fathers railroad pass to travel the country and collect traditional Hungarian folk melodies.
How did Kodaly use the folk music he collected?
He used this folk music as he developed the Kodly method for teaching music literacy through listening, singing, and movement.
The Kodaly method is used in over 50 countries today.
Where did Kodaly die?
In Budapest in 1967, leaving a legacy of musical works, collections of folk music, and a method of teaching music.
