1ST Music of The 20TH 1STWK
1ST Music of The 20TH 1STWK
1ST Music of The 20TH 1STWK
CENTURY
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The start of the 20th century saw the rise of distinct musical styles that
reflected a move away from the conventions of earlier classical music.
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*Ariettes Oubliees
*Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
*String Quartet
*Pelleas et Melisande (1895)-his famous operatic work that drew mixed extreme
reactions for its innovative harmonies and textural treatments.
*La Mer (1905)—a highly imaginative and atmospheric symphonic work for
orchestra about the sea
*Images, Suite Bergamasque, and Estampes—his most popular piano compositions; a set
of lightly textured pieces containing his signature work
*Claire de Lune (Moonlight)
MAURICE RAVEL (1875–1937)
Joseph Maurice Ravel
MAURICE RAVEL (1875–1937)
Joseph Maurice Ravel
Electronic Music
- The capacity of electronic machines such as synthesizers,
amplifiers, tape recorders, and loudspeakers to create
different sounds was given importance by 20th century
composers like Edgar Varese, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and
Mario Davidovsky.
- Music that uses the tape recorder is called musique
concrete, or concrete music.
EDGARD VARESE (1883–1965)
EDGARD VARESE (1883–1965)
- Was known as one of the 20th century composers with the widest
array of sounds in his works.
- Cage was an important force in other artistic areas especially dance
and musical theater. His musical compositions total around 229.
- Cage influenced the development of modern music since the
1950’s.
- Considered more of a musical philosopher than a composer.
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