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Slid presentation: Unit 10b Slide Presentation: INTRO TO LISTENING (A) (instructure.com)
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The Modern Era is from _________________.
Group of answer choices
1900-1950
1950-present
1900-present
1960-2000
Question 2
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” in its original version is a good example of
____________________________.
Group of answer choices
a jazz standard
an African American spiritual
a string quartet
a gospel song
Question 3
Harry T. Burleigh was especially known for _____________________.
Group of answer choices
composing opera
writing in a “chance music” style
performing as a jazz pianist
composing arrangements of African American spirituals
Question 4
“Fanfare for the Common Man” was written by ________________________.
Group of answer choices
Aaron Copland
William Grant Still
Jennifer Higdon
John Williams
Question 5
William Grant Still was the first African American to do many important things.
Describe ONE of those “firsts” that he is known for.
Question 6
In addition to being a talented composer, Florence B. Price was a well-known
___________________________.
Group of answer choices
violinist
singer
pianist
dancer
Question 7
Name and describe TWO compositional styles that were trends after 1950.
Question 8
Different Trains is by ___________________________.
Group of answer choices
Philip Glass
John Adams
Steve Reich
Alexina Louie
Question 9
How would you describe the piece Different Trains? What compositional style(s) does it
show? Also, what is the message behind the piece?
Question 10
Consider Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral. Name ONE composer who was a probable
influence on her composition of that piece.
Question 11
What was your favorite piece from this unit, and why? (Consider all of the music in the slide
presentations.)
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