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- 2. ____ brow taste refers to the snobby, ‘refined’ ideas and preferences when it comes to art and music.
- 4. _______'s Shadow in America is a piece by Florence Price that is standard in orchestration but groundbreaking in it's storytelling regarding the slave trade and being black in the USA.
- 6. ‘Song of ________’ is the famous 3 Cantatas composed by Coleridge-Taylor.
- 9. American Composer known for works such as ‘Fanfare for the Common Man.’
- 10. Sir William ______ was an English Composer, influenced by those such as Edward Elgar and specifically excelled in his orchestral works.
- 12. A Vocal piece specifically accompanied by instrumentation.
- 13. Romantic Czech Composer that broke ground as a Bohemian musician and pioneered music in the region.
- 14. Publisher Brahms introduced to Dvorak and was greatly pleased with his works such as his Slavonic Dances.
- 16. A moderately paced 3/4 Bohemian Dance.
- 19. The _____ ____ worked to form a truly Russian tradition of music in the late 1800s.
- 20. The prioritizing of ones' nation's goals and aspirations over that of other nations, making a distinction between 'us' and 'them'. When used in the context of Classical Music, it's more akin to Patriotism.
- 22. Romantic Bohemian Composer that wrote various groundbreaking works, such as his 9th “New World” Symphony.
- 25. Made in _______ is a one movement orchestral piece by Joan Tower.
- 28. One Act Jazz Opera by Gershwin and DeSylva.
- 29. Last of the ‘Five Street Songs’ by Charles Ives, titled ‘______ Band.’
- 32. Romantic Russian Composer considered one of the Mighty Five, who wrote many works seeping with Russian history and influence.
- 33. City where composer and Pianist Louis Gottschalk was born.
- 34. A Flat Wooden string instrument often used in folk tunes native to Central Europe.
- 36. The famous work ___________ Spring by Charles Ives is a piece that accompanies a dance work by Martha Graham.
- 38. American Composer known for his jazz-inspired works, such as ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’
- 39. Founded in 1859 by Grand Duchess Elena Pavlona, sought to promote Russian musical talent.
- 40. Female American Composer born in 1938, known for works such as ‘Made in America.’
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- 1. A high Paced Czech dance that switches between 2/4 and 3/4 time.
- 3. Crown ________, by Sir William Walton, was written for the Royal Family/upcoming Coronation at the time.
- 5. Spanish Composer known for works such as his ‘Concierto de Aranjuez.’
- 7. Named after the Senator that accused many of being Communist, Copland himself was blacklisted because of his personal beliefs.
- 8. The only completed operatic work by Modest Mussorgsky.
- 11. An American in _____ by Gershwin is an orchestral piece he wrote while in France.
- 15. _________-Taylor was a groundbreaking Mixed-Race British composer.
- 17. When a piece of music has 2 simultaneous tonic centers.
- 18. A dynamic 2/4 style of music and dance hailing from Czechia.
- 21. French Composer and Composition teacher of many such as Copland and even Quincy Jones. Not to be confused with her younger sister Lili who died tragically young.
- 23. Anna _________ was a pianist and student of Dvorak whom he ended up marrying.
- 24. _______ del cucu by Joaquin Rodrigo is a piece inspired by the birds and nature of Freiburg, Germany.
- 26. American Composer who wrote famous works such as ‘Three Places in New England.’
- 27. Birthplace of Spanish Composer Joaquin Rodrigo, found in the Province of Valencia, Spain.
- 30. Female African American Composer who had a prolific catalog and was one of the first of her background to be properly recognized for her works.
- 31. George Gershwin’s first job, entailed playing new compositions/promoting new pieces via performance.
- 35. Town in Connecticut where Charles Ives was born.
- 37. The USS _______ was the ship Composer Louis Gottschalk would often use to tour and perform in the West Indies.