How does “Madonna” from Pierrot lunaire convey an Expressionist perspective?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Sprechstimme to convey hysteria; angular melodic lines; harsh and chromatic dissonance; absence of
repetition keeps anything from sounding familiar

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The Age of Humanism led to a civilization centered on new religions ready to assume responsibility for the state of affairs on earth.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What style of jazz does this best exemplify?

a. Swing b. Bebop c. Cool Jazz d. Fusion

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Rhyme singing is an example of syncretism, meaning it

a. combines different forms of belief and practice. b. combines commercial interests with musical practice. c. has remained unchanged since its inception. d. has a three-voice polyphonic structure.

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