20th Century and "Voiles"

What artistic movement influenced Debussy's music in the early 20th century?

• Abstract expressionism

• Impressionism

• Rococo

• Realism

Which one of the following statements is true about music in the 20th century?

• _{All composers used completely new styles that weren't related to past music traditions.}

• All of the composer's returned to musical styles from eras in the past.

• There was diversity in musical style and approach, with revolutionary new styles and some return to past styles.

• Most composers were influenced by art movements happening at the time.

Which one of the following statements are true about the development of harmony in the 20th century?

• The harmonies were all dissonant and unstable, with not much care about whether this sounded "good."

• The triad disappeared from music, and the harmony changed radically.

• Tone clusters, groups of random notes became a part of the harmonic language.

• Harmony and chords fundamentally changed, with non-traditional chord structures being explored and developed.

What were characteristics of tonality in the 20th century?

• The traditional tonal system was completely transformed, with no composers using traditional tonality.

• New scales were invented and old scales like church modes were further explored.

• There was no central chord in 20th century music.

• The traditional tonal system always sounded the best, so there was no departure from this.

How is rhythm characterised in 20th century music?

• There is increasing irregularity, influenced by many past traditions and diverse styles around the world.

• The meter stayed the same throughout a piece of music.

• A rhythmic ostinato falls out of use

• Rhythm is regular and well-defined to ground the harmonic irregularity happening at the time.

Impressionism is:

• A movement in art influenced by the invention of sound recording devices.

• A French art movement with a focus on light, movement, and shifts in colour.

• Pioneered by Claude Debussy.

• Characterised by well-defined lines and blocks of colour.

Impressionism influenced music in the following ways:

• Hazy or blurred effects, unclear tonality, vague rhythmic meter, and strong imagery.

• Music tells a specific story through well-defined and traditional chords.

• The focus is on the feeling of the composer.

• Long rhythms, rubato, and well-defined key signatures.

What is the form of "Voile?"

• Rounded binary form.

• Rondo form.

• Sonata form.

• Ternary form.

What mechanism does Debussy use to provide an impression of mist?

• The piano's soft pedal to create a gentle atmosphere.

• The piano strings are plucked to suggest soft rainfall.

• Percussion on the surface of the piano to suggest rocking in the wind.

• The piano's damper pedal to suggest a lingering mist.

When was "Voiles" published?

• 1910

• 1909

• 1911

• 1905