Musical Composers and Rivers Flashcard

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Which river has been featured in a vast number of musical works and is considered by some to be the most musical river in the world?

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Mississippi River

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Who composed the orchestral suite "The Sea" in 1924?

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Frank Bridge

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What is the name of the Czech composer who created a piece inspired by the Vltava River?

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Bedřich Smetana

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Which composer was the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra?

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Florence Price

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What was the title of Michael Daugherty's first composition for wind band?

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Niagara Falls

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What natural feature is a dramatic part of upstate New York's border with Canada?

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Niagara Falls

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Which national park is known for its widespread geysers?

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Yellowstone National Park

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Who composed Symphony No. 50: "Mount St. Helens"?

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Alan Hovhaness

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What was William Grant Still's first orchestral work performed by a major American orchestra?

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Afro-American Symphony

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Which composition by Ferde Grofé is considered his most celebrated work?

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Grand Canyon Suite