AQA A LEVEL MUSIC - 20th Century Music Quiz

Who is considered the father of 20th century music?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Arnold Schoenberg

Which composer is known for his use of atonality and the twelve-tone technique?

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is the name of the movement in 20th century music that focused on using everyday sounds as musical material?

• Jazz

• Classical

• Rock and Roll

• Musique concrète

Which composer is known for his minimalist compositions such as 'In C'?

• Terry Riley

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

What is the name of the 20th century music style that emerged in the African-American communities of New Orleans, United States?

• Classical

• Jazz

• Country

• Rock

Which composer is known for his experimental electronic music compositions?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Karlheinz Stockhausen

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What is the name of the 20th century music style that emerged in Jamaica and became popular worldwide?

• Salsa

• Reggae

• Opera

• Polka

Which composer is known for his use of chance operations in his compositions?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• John Cage

• Ludwig van Beethoven

What is the name of the 20th century music style that emerged in Brazil and combines samba with jazz and rock?

• Reggae

• Polka

• Bossa Nova

• Tango

Which composer is known for his use of serialism in his compositions?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart