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WorksheetsQuiz on 20th Century Composers and Techniques
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who developed the 12 tone technique?
Anton Webern
Igor Stravinsky
John Cage
Arnold Schoenberg
What is the birth date of Arnold Schoenberg?
September 13, 1874
July 13, 1951
October 5, 1912
August 12, 1992
Which composer is known for 'chance music'?
Anton Webern
Igor Stravinsky
John Cage
Arnold Schoenberg
What is the title of John Cage's famous silent piece?
Chance Music
12 Tone
4'33"
Music for Strings
When did John Cage die?
September 5, 1912
October 5, 1912
August 12, 1992
July 13, 1951
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of serialism?
Use of 12 tones
Elements left to chance
Focus on traditional harmony
Austrian origins
What is the nationality of Arnold Schoenberg?
German
Russian
Austrian
American
Which composer is associated with the term 'avant-garde'?
John Cage
Igor Stravinsky
Arnold Schoenberg
Anton Webern
What year was Anton Webern born?
1883
1874
1951
1912
Which of the following composers was also a painter?
Igor Stravinsky
Arnold Schoenberg
Anton Webern
John Cage
What does 'Aleatory Music' refer to?
Music based on strict rules
Music left to chance
Music with a fixed structure
Traditional classical music
Which composer was born in Los Angeles?
Arnold Schoenberg
Anton Webern
Igor Stravinsky
John Cage
What is the significance of the piece '4'33''?
It is a symphony
It is a silent performance
It uses 12 tones
It is a chance composition
Which composer is known for their contributions to serialism?
Igor Stravinsky
Arnold Schoenberg
Anton Webern
John Cage
