What famous literary works became the basis for Romantic operas? Chapter 35‚ p. 299 1. How did the traditional system of tonality break down in the early twentieth century and what replaced it? 2. How did composers change their approach to the orchestra in early twentieth-century music? How did they approach form? Chapter 36‚ p. 312 1. What elements made Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring shocking to its first audiences? Is it still shocking today? Chapter 39‚ p. 339 2. What qualities in the music of
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The Lonely Island Inspiration can be found in the strangest of places‚ amongst the strangest of things. In 1829‚ Felix Mendelssohn was inspired by a great cavern‚ rich with Scottish mythology. While sailing through the Hebrides Islands off the coast of Scotland‚ he saw the famed Fingal’s Cave and was so moved by its beauty that he jotted down a full orchestration that became the beginning of one of his most famous works‚ The Hebrides Overture. Originally titled‚ The Lonely Island‚ this masterpiece
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Review Questions 1. What is a symphony? A symphony is an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra‚ typically in four movements‚ at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form. 2. What is a sonata? How is it related to the sonata form? A sonata is a composition for an instrumental soloist‚ with piano accompaniment‚ in several movements with one or more in sonata form. Sonata form is a piece of music in three sections‚ in ABA form‚ which are exposition‚ development‚ and recapitulation
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made this statement in the company’s annual report: “SSC’s primary goal is to increase the value of our common stock holders’ equity.” Later in the report‚ the following announcements were made: a. The company contributed $1.5 million to the symphony orchestra in Birmingham‚ Alabama‚ its headquarters city b. The company is spending $500 million to open a new plant and expand operations in china. No profits will be produced by the Chinese operation for 4 years‚ so earnings will be depressed during
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(626). The Pathetique Symphony is also typical of the Romantic period in that it focuses on melody and tone color rather than harmony and form‚ and because it shows a tendency toward "episodic rather than integrated symphonic movements" (Whittall 129). This is in sharp contrast to the way Classical symphonies were generally composed. In addition‚ a Romantic interest in musical experimentation can be seen in Tchaikovsky’s use of 5/4 time in the second movement of this symphony. According to the Classical
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Abstract Organization as a living organism. This metaphor view Organizations from a Biological point of view. Organizations as living systems environment on which they are dependent on each other to satisfy various needs. When studying and comparing organization with living organism it was determined that organizations share the same concept as of a living organism. An organization needs to have the right environment in order to survive‚ adapt‚ surpass turbulence and reproduce; the cycle of
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forms such as themes and variations‚ minuet and trio. Classical music that was developed by the most famous and influential composer‚ Beethoven‚ found new ways and developed new ideas into his works. From his symphonies to sonatas‚ it caught the attention of listeners in his time. In his symphonies‚ three main features of this work is what impressed and stood out towards the listeners is its motivic consistency‚ rhythmic drive‚ and a sense of progression. . His music was separated into 3 different style
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A Yurodivy‚ or holy fool‚ is a person who purposefully “appears unintelligent and unsophisticated” in order to portray injustices going on around them‚ according to Oxford Dictionary Online. This word comes from Soviet Russia‚ and represents Shostakovich well. When Shostakovich lived‚ he seemed to represent the communist party and everything it stood for. After he died‚ his official obituary in Soviet newspapers showed him as a “faithful son of the Communist Party” (Pravda‚ 1975). However‚ his
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Piano Concerto 3 was written as specifically for his new tour in the United States. This concerto laid the foundation for his 25-year music career in the United States. During his short second stint in Moscow‚ Sergei wrote The Bells in 1913‚ a choral symphony based on a poem by Edgar Allen Poe. Later in 1934‚ Sergei finished what was to become his most beloved piece of all‚ Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. This piece was to be played on the piano and with an
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Chapter 1: Musical Styles * Glissando * Rapid slide up or down a scale * Tone Cluster * Chord made up of tones only a half step or a whole step apart‚ used in twentieth-century music. * Bitonality * Approach to pitch organization using two keys at one time‚ often found in twentieth century music. * Polychord * Combination of two chords sounded at the same tine‚ used in twentieth century music. * Polytonality * Approach to pitch organization using two or
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