Art History

Who is considered the major minimalist composer discussed in the text?

• John Cage

• Terry Riley

• Philip Glass

• Steve Reich

What is the name of the first minimalist composition created by Terry Riley?

• In C

• Minimalistic Waves

• Simplicity Symphony

• Module Madness

How many modules are there in the piece 'In C' by Terry Riley?

• 53

• 35

• 20

• 68

What is the main characteristic of minimalism in music according to the text?

• Lengthy Compositions

• Complexity

• Traditional Melody

• Extreme Simplicity

What was the societal context that influenced Terry Riley to write 'In C'?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Vietnam War

• Industrial Revolution

• Dissatisfaction with Orchestral Hierarchy

How does the text describe the performance of 'In C' in terms of time duration?

• 30 minutes to 2 hours

• 15 minutes to 1 hour

• 45 minutes to 3 hours

• 1 hour to 4 hours

What is the main reason for Terry Riley abandoning traditional musical notation?

• Technical Limitations

• Lack of Recognition

• Desire for Freedom for Performers

• Influence of Other Composers

What is the term used by Terry Riley to describe the individual segments of 'In C'?

• Phrases

• Segments

• Sections

• Modules

What is the effect of multiple performers playing 'In C' simultaneously?

• Harmonious Melody

• Dissonant Chaos

• Structured Repetition

• Dynamic Variation

What is the significance of 'In C' in terms of performer freedom during the performance?

• Strict Conductor Control

• Limited Repetition

• Predefined Tempo Changes

• Insertion of Pauses