Music History Notes

Flashcards about Maurice Ravel, Expressionism, Impressionism, and Primitivism

What were the years of Maurice Ravel's life?

1875-1937

Where was Maurice Ravel born?

Ciboure, France

How would you describe Maurice Ravel's compositions?

Pleasantly dissonant and sophisticated.

According to the notes, what characterized Debussy's style?

Emotional, free, dreamy, spontaneous

According to the notes, what characterized Ravel's style?

Precise, polished, classical, structured

What is the main goal of Expressionism?

To reveal the composer's mind and feelings and to express a story.

Who is credited with the development of the twelve-tone system?

Arnold Schoenberg

Where was Arnold Schoenberg born?

Vienna, Austria

What is the ultimate goal of Impressionism?

To suggest reality, not depict it and to create an emotional mood centered on nature, beauty, lightness.

Who is considered the father of musical Impressionism?

Claude Debussy

Where was Claude Debussy born?

St. Germain-en-Laye, France

What is the main characteristic of Primitivism?

Asserting of one note as more important than the others.

What creates modern type of music

Combining old to new styles.

Who used Hungarian folk themes and rhythms in his compositions?

Bela Bartok

Where was Bela Bartok born?

Nagyszentmiklos, Hungary