Music of the 20th Century

Question 1

Year of Impressionism

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1870-1920

Question 2

A style of music and of painting that avoids definite forms or obvious statements.

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Impressionism

Question 3

Focuses on creating particular atmosphere or mood rather than following traditional harmonic or formal structures.

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Atmosphere and mood

Question 4

Convey feelings and emotions evoked by a scene, much like captured effects of light and color

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Atmosphere and Mood

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features fluid and free flowing rhythms that mirror the flow of natural phenomena

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Fluid Rhythms

Question 6

rhythmic flexibility contributes to the improvisational quality of the music, giving performers room to interpret the music with a sense of spontaneity.

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Fluid Rhythms

Question 7

special scale in music that sounds a bit mysterious and dreamy

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whole tone scale

Question 7

Root - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step - Whole Step (and then back to the root)

Answer 7

Whole-Tone Scale Formula

Question 8

also known as parallel motion, occur when two or more musical voices or parts move together in the same direction by the same interval

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Parallel or Gliding Chords

Question 9

one note goes up or down, the other notes in the chord move in the same direction by the same amount. This creates a harmonically smooth and connected sound.

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Parallel or Gliding Chords

Question 10

to sounds that don’t quite fit together nicely and might sound a bit harsh or tense

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dissonance

Question 11

“musical discomfort.”

Answer 11

dissonance

Question 12

-Born on August 22, 1862 near Paris.

-At 11 he entered the Paris Conservatoire.

-Within few years of studies. He used unique harmonies to the point that it defied the sacred rules of music theories.

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Claude Debussy

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1862-1918

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Claude Debussy

Question 14

one of Debussy’s most iconic pieces, known for its dreamy and impressionistic qualities. It’s often performed on the piano and is a beloved work in the classical music repertoire

Answer 14

Clair de Lune

Question 15

Suite Bergamasque

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Clair de Lune

Question 16

orchestral piece is considered a masterpiece of Impressionism and is based on a poem by Stéphane Mallarmé. It’s celebrated for its evocative and sensual atmosphere

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Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Question 17

Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

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Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Question 18

a symphonic suite consisting of three movements. Debussy’s use of orchestration and impressionistic techniques brilliantly captures the imagery and mood of the sea

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La Mer

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The Sea

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La Mer

Question 20

-born March 7, 1875
-1889 entered the Paris Conservatoire at 14
-His works depicts incisive rhythms and harmonies are more dissonant

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Maurice ravel

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his mastery of orchestration and ability to create mesmerizing musical experiences through repetition and gradual development. It remains a beloved and influential piece in the classical music repertoire

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Boléro

Question 22

1928

Answer 22

Boléro