What were the major musical developments during the twentieth century?
What will be an ideal response?
* the emergence of popular music as the dominant commercial force in musical life
* the fragmentation of the classical music world
* the relentless search in all directions for new sounds and modes of expression
* the preservation of folk traditions from around the world
* lively cross-pollination among music of all types
* the pervasive impact of technology
* the rise of popular music and the growth of the music business
*the new developments from all areas of the world that challenged assumptions about music
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The concluding section of a musical work is often called
A) a fugue. B) the development. C) a coda. D) none of the above
Which symphony did Beethoven initially dedicate to Napoleon Bonaparte?
a. Symphony No. 2 b. Symphony No. 3, the “Eroica” c. Symphony No. 5 d. Symphony No. 9 e. Symphonie fantastique