G10 MUSIC LESSON 2 Q1 expressionism.pptx

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3. Home About Content Others Thynk Unlimited expressionism Expressionism emerged as a reaction against impressionism originally used in visual and literary arts . It was probably first applied to music in 1918.

4. Home About Content Others Thynk Unlimited Subject of expressionism includes: Violence Anxiety Loss of authenticity and spirituality

5. Home About Content Others Thynk Unlimited expressionism was characterized by vivid, distorted imagery and intense emotional expression.

6. Home About Content Others Thynk Unlimited expressionism A imed to explore the subconscious mind and convey psychological experiences . The movement originated in Germany before World War I and continued through the period between the two major European wars . Expressionist music has also influenced the soundtracks of horror and science fiction movies.

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9. Home About Content Others Features of expressionism music A high degree of dissonance (dissonance is the quality of sounds that seems unstable ) Extreme contrasts of dynamics (from pianissimo to fortissimo, very soft to very loud) constant changing of textures " distorted" melodies and harmonies angular melodies with wide leap

10. Content Others Home About Thynk Unlimited KEY COMPOSERS Of Expressionist Movement

11. arnold Schoenberg Home About Content Others Arnold Schoenberg was born on September 13, 1874 in a working-class suburb of Vienna, Austria. He taught himself music theory but took lessons in counterpoint. His works were greatly influenced by the German composer Richard Wagner as evident in his symphonic poem Pelleas et Melisande , Op. 5 (1903), a counterpoint of Debussy's opera of the same title. (1874-1951)

12. arnold Schoenberg Home About Content Others His works include the following: • Verklarte Nacht • Three Pieces for Piano, op. 11 • Pierrot Lunaire • Violin Concerto • Skandalkonzert , a concert of the Wiener Konzertverein . (1874-1951)

13. arnold Schoenberg Home About Content Others Schoenberg's style in music reformed from time to time . From the early influences of Wagner, his tonal preference gradually revolved to something dissonant and atonal , as he explored the use of chromatic harmonies. He was responsible for the establishment of the twelve-tone system . (1874-1951)

14. arnold Schoenberg Home About Content Others (1874-1951) Although full of melodic and lyrical interest, his music was also extremely complex, creating heavy demands on the listener . He experienced Triskaidekaphobia (fear of number 13). Schoenberg died on July 13, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, the USA, where he had settled since 1934.

15. igor Stravinsky Home About Content Others (1882-1971) Stravinsky was born in Lomonosov , Russia on June 17, 1882. In his early music, he reflected the influence of his teacher, the Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. But in his first notable composition, "The Firebird Suite (1910)," his skillful handling of material and rhythmic inventiveness went beyond anything written by his Russian predecessors. His musical style added a new flavor to his nationalistic musical style . The Rite of Spring (1913) was another superb work showcasing his new technique.

16. igor Stravinsky Home About Content Others (1882-1971) Stravinsky wrote approximately 127 works, including: Concerti O rchestral music I nstrumental music Operas Ballets S olo vocal Choral music

17. igor Stravinsky Home About Content Others (1882-1971) Acclaimed works by Stravinsky includes : Ballet Petrouchka ( 1911) The Nightingale ( 1914) Three Tales for Children (1917) Pulcinella (1920) Duo Concertant (1932) The Rake's Progress (1951

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25. Home About Content Others Thynk Unlimited 1. IMRESSIONISM 2. EXPRESSIONISM 3. EXPRESSIONISM 4. IMPRESSIONISM 5. EXPRESSIONISM ANSWERS KEY:

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