Arnold Schoenberg

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    In his late period, Schoenberg developed the method of:

    • 12-tone serial composition
    • Sprechstimme
    • Total serialism
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  • 2. 

    In 1933, why was Schoenberg dismissed from his position at the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin?

    • Because of his radical musical ideas

    • Because of his Jewish heritage

    • Because of an argument with the president of the academy

    Correct Answer
    A. Because of his Jewish heritage
  • 3. 

    Where did Schoenberg die?

    • Berlin

    • Vienna

    • Los Angeles

    Correct Answer
    A. Los Angeles
  • 4. 

    Why is Schoenberg often called the most influential composer of the 20th century?

    • His works are the most performed

    • Every generation has studied his music

    • He was the most prolific of all composers

    Correct Answer
    A. Every generation has studied his music
  • 5. 

    In Schoenberg's middle period, he declared the "emancipation of the ____________."

    • Freudian id

    • Chromatic pitches

    • Dissonance

    Correct Answer
    A. Dissonance
  • 6. 

    Schoenberg was perceived as a radical.  How did he see himself?

    • As a traditionalist

    • As a radical

    • As a musical chameleon

    Correct Answer
    A. As a traditionalist
  • 7. 

    In Schoenberg's early phase, his music was characterized by lush harmonies, thick textures, and an almost constant avoidance of:

    • Time signatures

    • Cadences

    • Form

    Correct Answer
    A. Cadences

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