At Its Premier, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, Now Considered

question 17

Multiple Choice

At its premier, Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring, now considered as a classic example of modernism in music and ballet,

• A)drew great public acclaim as a modern masterwork.
• B)inspired many authors to write poems using the music.
• C)caused a riot by the audience because of its sharp dissonance and blatant sensuality.
• D)restored audiences' faith in music as a rational and soothing art.
• E)was ignored when first performed and only became recognized as a classic several decades later.

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