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20th Century Music Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A looser form of 20th century music development focused on nationalist composers and musical innovators who sought to combine modern techniques with folk materials.

a)

Neo-Classicism

b)

Modern Nationalism

c)

Impressionism

d)

Avant-Garde Music

2.

The early 20th century music is described as a time of __________.

a)

continuation of old forms

b)

disinterest

c)

revolt and change

d)

stagnation

3.

It is a French movement in the late 19th and early 20th century.

a)

Impressionism

b)

Expressionism

c)

Abstractionism

d)

Neo-Classicism

4.

It was a moderating factor between the emotional excesses of the Romantic period and the violent impulses of the soul in expressionism.

a)

Impressionism

b)

Abstractionism

c)

Expressionism

d)

Neo-Classicism

5.

His music is mainly characterized by its uniquely innovative but not atonal style of harmonic treatment.

a)

Arnold Schoenberg

b)

Claude Debussy

c)

Igor Stravinsky

d)

Maurice Ravel

6.

In what aspects do Debussy and Ravel differ despite their similarities in their musical works?

a)

Their age gap

b)

Personalities and approach to music

c)

Use of instruments

d)

The year their works were published

7.

Which of the following best describes Impressionist music?

a)

Loud and dramatic

b)

Fast and repetitive

c)

Soft and expressive

d)

Heavy and dissonant

8.

He is the primary exponent of the Impressionist movement and the focal point for other Impressionist composers.

a)

Arnold Schoenberg

b)

Claude Debussy

c)

Igor Stravinsky

d)

Maurice Ravel

9.

The music of the 20th century used only regular rhythms and traditional instruments.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Composers in the early 20th century experimented with new musical styles and broke away from old traditions.

a)

True

b)

False