Beneath each of the following four examples, write a short paragraph describing the compositional techniques used and any salient features of the music that you observe.


octatonicism - use of the notes of the octatonic scale. The scale contains the following
pitches: G G# A# B C# D E F G. All of the pitches of this example are part of the octatonic
collection.

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Who was the pianist with Miles Davis' mid-60s quintet?

a. Bill Evans b. Herbie Hancock c. Thelonious Monk d. Bud Powell

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The space around the altar is called the ______and the space behind the arches and columns is called the ______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Although his career was spent almost entirely in Paris, he did embark on a brief concert tour of the United States. It

was so successful that it provided financial security for the remainder of his life.

a. Stravinsky b. Debussy c. Cage d. Ravel e. Puccini

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What were the institutions that championed and promoted "art cinema" during the late silent period? Trace the evolution of these institutions from Europe to the United States, and provide examples of the strategies they used to foster alternative filmmaking practices.

What will be an ideal response?

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