Webern's Five Orchestral Pieces and Terry Riley's in C Demonstrate

question 63

Multiple Choice

Webern's Five Orchestral Pieces and Terry Riley's In C demonstrate the postwar avant-garde's efforts to explore:

• A) electronic music.
• B) contrasting perceptions of time and rhythm.
• C) the serialization of rhythm, dynamics, and tone color.
• D) chance music.

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Definitions:

Directness

The quality of being straightforward and clear in communication without any evasion or ambiguity.

Indirectness

A communication approach where the speaker's intentions are implied rather than explicitly stated.

Pacing

The skill of adjusting one's speed or level of effort to match the situation or the behaviors of others.

Wage Gap

The disparity or difference in the earnings of individuals, often discussed in the context of the gender wage gap, where there is a noticeable pay difference between men and women.