Igor Stravinsky

Quiz Yourself About the Life and Music of
Igor Stravinsky

12.

What rhythmic techniques were revolutionary in The Rite of Spring?

1. Regular metric patterns upset by violently syncopated accents (EXAMPLE 1) click to play excerpt

2.  Meter changes ALL the time

 (EXAMPLE 2) click to play excerpt


1.  Multiple ostinatos with different rhythmic values and unequal durations     (EXAMPLE 1)

3. Multiple ostinatos with different rhythmic values and unequal durations

(EXAMPLE 3) click to play excerpt

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13.  Why does the harmony in The Rite of Spring seem so harsh at times?