Considering the Discussion of the Avant-Garde Work of Stravinsky, Cage

question 18

Essay

Considering the discussion of the avant-garde work of Stravinsky, Cage, and Schoenberg, describe what features of symphony and art songs these artists are responding to when they creatively redesign music.
I. Identify features of avant-garde music for each author.
II. Analyze how these features differ from symphony.

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Definitions:

Unfreezing

The initial phase in the process of change, where existing beliefs and behaviors are questioned, making room for new ways of thinking.

Lewin's Basic Change Model

A theoretical framework by Kurt Lewin that describes organizational change as a process of unfreezing, changing, and refreezing behavior and practices.

DADA Syndrome

Four stages—denial, anger, depression, and acceptance—experienced by individuals when they are faced with unwanted change.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism wherein an individual refuses to accept reality or facts.