MUSC 100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Atonality, Polytonality, Major Minor Records
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Rhythm: rhythmic vocabulary expanded, emphasis upon irregularity and unpredictability. Modern composers alienated audience: turned to old familiar music (classical, romantic, for first time in history, older, not new music was desired, recordings helped to make the modern familiar. Women became active as composers, musicians, and music educators: african american composers and performers became more prominent. French impressionist painting: used brush strokes and vibrant colors, viewed up close, appears unfinished, far distance, has truth. Focused on light, color, and atmosphere: depicted importance, change, and fluidity, a favorite subject was light reflecting on water, named after monet"s impression: sunrise. Symbolists also broke with traditions and conventions: avoid hard statements- preferred to suggest (symbolize) their topics. Symbolists poetry became the basis for many impressionist musical works. French impressionist composer: claude debussy, crossed romantic/ 20th century (1862-1918) Lived large; like luxury, but stayed in debt.
