20th Century Music Quiz

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

• Neo-Classicism

• Modern Nationalism

• Impressionism

• Avant-Garde Music

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

• continuation of old forms

• disinterest

• revolt and change

• stagnation

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

• Impressionism

• Expressionism

• Abstractionism

• Neo-Classicism

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

• Impressionism

• Abstractionism

• Expressionism

• Neo-Classicism

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

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Claude Debussy

• Igor Stravinsky

• Maurice Ravel

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

• Their age gap

• Personalities and approach to music

• Use of instruments

• The year their works were published

Which of the following best describes Impressionist music?

• Loud and dramatic

• Fast and repetitive

• Soft and expressive

• Heavy and dissonant

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

• Arnold Schoenberg

• Claude Debussy

• Igor Stravinsky

• Maurice Ravel

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False