Music Journal #6

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  1. When was the modern era?
  2. What was the first trend in the modern era?
  3. Describe impressionistic music.
  4. Choose either Claude Debussy or Maurice Ravel, and write a one to two page report. Include information about their lives and their contribution to music. Note: The information can be found online. Use your favorite search engine.
  5. Name 5 trends in modern music.
  6. What technique changed in the modern era, that had not changed in hundreds of years?
  7. Do a one to two page report about two modern era composers of your choice. Note: The information can be found online. Use your favorite search engine.
  8. Listen to 5 hours of music from the modern era. This can include some impressionistic music, some jazz, some big band, and some rock and roll, and whatever else you would like.
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