Identify and write about specific music traits and aesthetics that place Stravinsky’s music in the early 20th century. Discuss also what sets Stravinsky’s music apart from earlier time periods.
Be sure to address each prompt thoughtfully and thoroughly, the total minimum amount of writing produced should be 900 words, the maximum is 1200.
Using the following link as a reference discuss Stravinsky’s compositional style, citing specific musical characteristics:
How was Stravinsky’s music representative of Primitivism, and how would you compare it to other works of early 20th century?
Choose one of the two following musical examples (I already chose one, link is provided) as a basis for comparing Stravinsky’s work with that of earlier time periods. Cite specific musical characteristics in the piece that you choose. This should include standard practices such as writing about music through aural analysis (pitch, harmony, timbre, dynamics, rhythm, and form), the study of performance practice, biographical research, and generally examining music through an historical lens in order to better understand how music functions in society:
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