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oliviahorn72

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Which composition is notable for its percussive orchestra, irregular accents,
  polymeter, polyrhythm, ostinato figures, and dissonant polychords?


 
 

a. Debussy, Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun
  b. Schoenberg, Pierrot lunaire
  c. Adams, Short Ride in a Fast Machine
  d. Copland, Appalachian Spring
  e. Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring



Question 2

Which composition is considered the great masterpiece of modern music, despite
  the fact that during its premiere performance many in the audience expressed
  their disapproval by rioting against it?


 
 

a. Appalachian Spring
  b. Concerto 1985
  c. Rite of Spring
  d. Pierrot lunaire
  e. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun



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Anonymous

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Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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