Quiz on Expressionism and Art Styles

Where was the term "Expressionism" first used before being applied to music?

• In film and dance

• In architecture and theater

• In visual and literary arts

• In modern ballet

Which of the following composers is known for using Expressionism in his music?

• Claude Debussy

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Franz Liszt

• Rigor Stravinsky

What is a musical characteristic found in Schoenberg’s Expressionist works?

• Repetitive patterns and folk tunes

• Atonality and strong emotion

• Neoclassical harmony

• Clear, balanced melodies

Which of the following is NOT a work by Arnold Schoenberg?

• Pierrot Lunaire

• Verklärte Nacht

• The Firebird Suite

• Violin Concerto

What early composition made Igor Stravinsky famous for his use of rhythm and nationalistic style?

• Petrushka

• The Firebird Suite

• Pulcinella

• The Nightingale

His music is extremely complex, creating heavy demands on the listener.

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Igor Stravinsky

• Claude Debussy

• Maurice Ravel

Bernstein is best known for his compositions for the stage and ONE of which is.

• West Side Story (1957)

• Chappaqua

• La Prominade

• Perpetual Motion, No. 1

He is considered as the “Father of Electronic Music”.

• Philip Glass

• Pierrot Lunaire

• John Cage

• Edgard Varese

This is a musical style employs electronic musical instruments and technology in production.

• Electronic Music

• Modern Nationalism

• Chance Music

• Change Music

This is a musical style wherein in the piece always sound different at every performance.

• Electronic Music

• Modern Nationalism

• Chance Music

• Change Music