Twentieth Century Music

The following words describe 20th century music, EXCEPT:

• romantic

• revolt

• radical

• rebellious

Which group of instruments was increasingly experimented on by composers?

• strings

• brasses and woodwinds

• percussion

• keyboard

Musical scales and tonality were still commonly used by composers after the 1900s.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which composer wrote the tradition-breaking ballet Rite of Spring that almost caused a Parisian uproar?

• Igor Stravinsky

• Peter Tchaikovsky

• Camille Saint-Saens

• Franz Liszt

Musicians of the 20th century also drew inspiration from music of remote times, such as the Medieval and Renaissance eras.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The diversity of music is a reflection of the diversity of life during this period.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which group of composers was known for blending contemporary techniques with folk elements of their homeland?

• African-American

• Latin-American

• European

• Asian

Women were recognized as professional musicians and conductors in the early 1900s.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which group of musicians was barred in the US as music students, performers and conductors until the 1970s?

• Latin-Americans

• Asians

• Europeans

• African-Americans

What is the title of the composition that John Cage premiered on national television in 1960 in a show called "I've Got a Secret?"

• Water Waves

• Water Wind

• Water Walk

• Water Wonder