This composer first came to the public’s attention in 1853, when Robert
Schumann wrote an article praising him as heir to the tradition of Haydn,
Mozart, and Beethoven. Although his formal education never went past primary
school, he was awarded honorary degrees from Cambridge University (1876)
and Breslau University (1879).
a. Musorgsky
b. Verdi
c. Tchaikovsky
d. Brahms
e. Chopin
D
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a) the need for dignified images of Negro people. b) the innovative painting style of American Realism. c) the importance of music in African culture. d) the poor living conditions of southerners.
In European music, which scale tones tend to be emphasized? (Put your answer in order of weight of emphasis—strongest to weakest.) Why is the combination of these scale degrees important? How do “Joy to the World” and “A Mighty Fortress” illustrate the emphasis of certain scale tones?
What will be an ideal response?
The creation of all Polynesian art is considered __________________
A. a scholarly endeavor B. a royal practice C. a demonstration of cultural loyalty D. a sacred act
What element do Frank Gehry's architectural works usually lack?
A. Symmetry B. Three-dimensionality C. Foundations D. An orientation to their specific site