Author Question: Briefly discuss the contributions of John Cage and some of the questions that he attempted to assert ... (Read 49 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

Briefly discuss the contributions of John Cage and some of the questions that he attempted to assert with his composition 4'33''.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following does not characterize the playing of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band?

a. humorous barnyard effects
b. New Orleansstyle playing
c. energetic up-tempo pieces
d. dazzling improvisatory skills

Tabitha_2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

John Cage was a West Coast composer and a student of Henry Cowell.
sought new sounds from the piano.
prepared piano
modifying the sound of the piano by muting or damping the strings with various objects
Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano
considered the father of chance music

4'33'' (1952)
Through this piece where the performer or performers sit silently on stage for four minutes and thirty-three seconds, Cage asked,
Why should music be different form the sounds of life?
Should we not open our ears to every possible kind of sound and every possible sound conjunction?

Answer to Question 2

d