He was the primary exponent of the impressionist movement and the focal point for other

impressionist composers.

He was a neo-classical, modern nationalist, and a primitivist composer who adopted Hungarian folk

themes to introduce rhythms with changing meters and heavy syncopation.

It was a moderating factor between the emotional excesses of the Romantic period and the violent

impulses of the soul in expressionism.

It is a term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American music

It is a popular music style from Nigeria that relies on the traditional Yoruba rhythms, where the

instruments in Juju are more Western in origin.

It refers to a particular music style that was strongly influenced by traditional mento and calypso

music, as well as American jazz, and rhythm and blues.

A musical form of the late 19th century that has had deep roots in African-American communities.

He is is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino

Composers.”

He is among the few composers in the Philippines who composed five full-length operas.