Music of the 20th Century

Who was born on August 22, 1862, and is known for his atmospheric and expressive compositions?

• Claude Debussy

• Maurice Ravel

• Antonio Molina

Which composer is known for the piece 'Boléro'?

• Claude Debussy

• Maurice Ravel

• Antonio Molina

What is the title of the piece by Igor Stravinsky that caused a riot at its premiere?

• The Rite of Spring

• Firebird

• Concerto for Orchestra

Which composer developed the twelve-tone technique?

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Igor Stravinsky

• Béla Bartók

What is the name of the ballet score by Ravel that exemplifies his mastery of orchestral color?

• Boléro

• Daphnis et Chloé

• Clair de Lune

Which piece by Philip Glass is considered an avant-garde opera?

• Einstein on the Beach

• Glassworks

• Porgy and Bess

What is the title of Dmitri Shostakovich's powerful work that blends modern and traditional Russian elements?

• Symphony No. 5

• String Quartet No. 8

• Concerto for Orchestra

Which composer is known for the piece 'Rhapsody in Blue'?

• George Gershwin

• Leonard Bernstein

• Philip Glass

What is the title of the symphony that incorporates native Mexican instruments and folk tunes?

• Sinfonía India

• Xochipilli

• Concerto for Orchestra

Which composer is known as the 'father of electronic music'?

• Edgard Varèse

• Karlheinz Stockhausen

• Philip Glass