Aaron Copland Quiz

Where was Aaron Copland born?

• Brooklyn, New York City, United States

• Berlin, Germany

• Paris, France

• London, England

What was Aaron Copland's first major composition?

• Symphony for Organ and Orchestra

• Appalachian Spring

• Fanfare for the Common Man

• Rodeo

Who were some of Aaron Copland's musical influences?

• Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, and Sergei Rachmaninoff

• Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Igor Stravinsky, Maurice Ravel, and Béla Bartók

• Claude Debussy, Richard Wagner, and Johann Strauss II

What musical style is Aaron Copland known for?

• Reggae

• Opera

• American classical music

• Jazz

Which of Aaron Copland's compositions is considered an American classic?

• The Nutcracker

• Rhapsody in Blue

• Moonlight Sonata

• Appalachian Spring

What is the name of Aaron Copland's ballet that tells the story of a pioneer celebration in Pennsylvania?

• Pennsylvania Celebration

• Appalachian Spring

• Pioneer Spring

• Copland's Ballet

Which famous American folk song did Aaron Copland incorporate into his composition 'Appalachian Spring'?

• This Land Is Your Land

• Oh! Susanna

• Yankee Doodle

• Simple Gifts

What is one of Aaron Copland's most famous orchestral works?

• Rhapsody in Blue

• Appalachian Spring

• Symphony No. 5

• The Nutcracker Suite

What award did Aaron Copland receive for his contributions to American music?

• Grammy Award

• Tony Award

• Nobel Prize in Literature

• Pulitzer Prize for Music

What is Aaron Copland's musical legacy?

• Aaron Copland's musical legacy is his contribution to American classical music.

• Aaron Copland's musical legacy is his impact on hip-hop music.

• Aaron Copland's musical legacy is his influence on rock and roll music.

• Aaron Copland's musical legacy is his contribution to jazz music.