Western Classical Tradition from 1910

Western Classical Tradition from 1910

This era marks a transition from late Romanticism to modernism

Aaron Copland

Composer of Saturday Night Waltz and Hoedown

Saturday Night Waltz

is a section from Copland's ballet "Rodeo," premiered in 1942, depicting American cowboy life.

Ternary form (ABA)

Form of Saturday Night Waltz

modal

Saturday Night Waltz ix a mix of diatonic and ____ harmonies, sometimes bitonal or polytonal.

Moderato waltz

Tempo of Saturday Night Waltz

Hoedown

a lively dance celebrating American frontier spirit that features rhythmic drive and folk-inspired melodies, reflecting Copland's interest in American vernacular music.

Rondo form

Form of Hoedown (ABACADA)

Mixolydian

____________ mode, typical of American folk music.

brass and percussion

Timbre of Hoedown is orchestral with prominent ____________, evoking a rustic atmosphere.

John Adams

(b. 1947), American composer known for his eclectic style and rhythmic complexity.

Influenced by minimalism, jazz, and contemporary American culture.

Steve Reich

Known for his innovative use of repetition and phase shifting techniques.

Influential in the development of minimalism as a distinct musical style.

Terry Riley

(b. 1935), American composer known for his improvisational techniques and minimalist compositions.

Pioneered the use of tape loops and electronics in minimalist music.

Malcolm Arnold

(1921-2006), English composer known for his symphonies, ballets, and film scores. Influenced by jazz, folk music, and modernist techniques.

Peter Maxwell Davies

(1934-2016), Scottish composer known for avant-garde and experimental works. Committed to challenging musical conventions and exploring new forms of expression.

Benjamin Britten

(1913-1976), English composer known for operas, choral works, and orchestral compositions. Established a unique voice in British music, blending lyricism with modernist techniques.

John Tavener

(1944-2013), English composer known for spiritual and minimalist compositions.

Explored religious themes and transcendent experiences in his music.

Eastern Orthodox

John Tavener gained recognition for his choral works and minimalist compositions.

Influenced by ___________ spirituality and minimalism.

resonance

Timbre used by John Tavener is Choral and orchestral textures, focusing on ____________ and spiritual depth.

avant-garde

Peter Davies is using complex and irregular rhythm influenced by folk dance rhythms and _________ techniques.

Atonal

Peter Davies’ tonality is ______ with occasional tonal centers for contrast and expressive effect.

jazz

Arnold uses varied, often rhythmic vitality and syncopation influenced by ____.

open-ended

RIley often uses ________ structures with repetitive loops or improvisatory sections.

Western Classical Tradition

The era saw developments in music theory, including new approaches to harmony, rhythm, and form. These innovations continue to influence contemporary composition and analysis.

dissonance

In this era, composers sought new expressions and broke away from traditional tonality, exploring _____________ and polytonality