List six characteristics of the musical style known as Impressionism.
What will be an ideal response?
1. emphasis on tone color rather than melody
2. absence of most percussion and brass instruments
3. dreamy and atmospheric
4. lack of strong rhythmic impulses
5. program music (music that tells a story)
6. non-functional progressions
(also - interest in writing music with water themes)
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How did musical Expressionism convey fear and anxiety?
What will be an ideal response?
The terms capella and imitation would most likely be used in a discussion of what artist?
a. Raphael Sanzio b. Michelangelo c. Josquin des Préz d. Marsilio Ficino
The pine tree painted on the back wall of traditional Japanese theatres symbolizes eternal life. Name one of the two types of physical Japanese theatres that have a pine tree painted on its back wall
What will be an ideal response?
What impact did the Spanish conquest have on the art of Mesoamerica and South America?
A. Many objects were destroyed. B. Traditional media ceased to be made. C. Indigenous artists traveled to Europe. D. Native art remained unchanged.