MUSIC IN THE 20TH

CENTURY
Quarter 1
 REVIEW

1. Who is known as the “Poet of the

Piano” in the Romantic Period?
a. F. Chopin c. R. Schumann
b. L.V. Beethoven d. N. Paganini
2. The composer who reflected the
characteristics of Classical and Romantic
music in his compositions for he was able to
live in the middle of both era?
a. W. A. Mozart c. F. Chopin
b. J. S. Bach d. L. V. Beethoven
3. He is known as the greatest piano
virtuoso of the Romantic era who made
significant contributions in piano pedagogy
and piano recitals?
a. R. Schumann c. L.V. Beethoven
b. F. Liszt d. N. Paganini
 NAME THE COMPOSERS

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4. A. Wagner B. Mozart
5. A. Verdi B. Schubert
Pre- Assessment
6. A. Schumann B. Debussy
7. A. Ravel B. Handel
8. A. Vivaldi B. Schoenberg
9. A. Cage B. Bach
10. A. Varese B. Moneverdi
20th century saw the rise of
distinct musical styles that
reflected a move away from
the conventions of earlier
classical music.
 IMPRESSIONISM

• precedes Romantic Period

• dramatic emotionalism of
Romantic Period were
replaced in favour of moods
and impressions
• Most impressionist works
centered on nature and
its beauty, lightness and
brilliance.
 Music compositional
characteristics

• use of extended chords,

harmonies, whole tone,
chromatic scales and
pentatonic scales.

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CLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
• Primary exponent of the
impressionist movement
and the focal point for
other impressionist
composers.
MAURICE RAVEL
1875-1937
 Compositional Style

• Uniquely innovative but not

atonal style of harmonic
treatment.
• Intricate and sometimes modal
melodies and extended
chordal components
ARNOLD
SCHOENBERG
(1874-1951)
 Compositional style

• dissonant to atonal, as he explored the

use of chromatic harmonies

• Although full melodic and lyrical interest,

his music is also extremely complex,
creating heavy demands on the listener.
Western Diatonic Scale
The Chromatic Scale
JOHN CAGE
(1912-1992)
• became one of the most original
composers in the history of
western music
• He challenged the very idea of
music by manipulating musical
instruments in order to achieve
new sounds.
Guess What?
1.
2.
 20th Century Musical Styles

• Electronic Music - music

being produced
electronically and recorded
on tape. It may refer to
synthesized sounds or
everyday sounds.
•Musique concrete or
concrete music –
music that uses the
tape recorder
EDGARD VARESE
(1883-1965)
 Musical style

• emphasized on timbre and rhythm

• Invented the term “organized
sound”, which means that certain
timbres and rhythm can be
grouped together in order to
capture a whole definition of
sound.
• Use of instruments and
electronic resources made him
the “Father of Electronic
Music” and he was described
as the “Stratospheric Colossus
of Sound.”
 Electronic Music

• Identify what category of

electronic music

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 1.

• A. Disco music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Techno
• D. Ambient Music
 2.

• A. Disco music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. House Music
• D. Ambient Music
 3.

• A. Disco music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Techno
• D. Electronica
 4.

• A. Down Tempo
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Techno
• D. Ambient Music
 5.

• A. House music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Techno
• D. Ambient Music
 6.

• A. Disco music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Progressive music
• D. Hardcore music
 7.

• A. Trance music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Industrial music
• D. Ambient Music
 8.

• A. Disco music
• B. Electronica
• C. Trance music
• D. Ambient Music
 9.

• A. Ambient music
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Techno
• D. Industrial Music
 10.

• A. UK Garage
• B. Breakbeat
• C. Techno
• D.Hardcore Music