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Lesson 52 of 84 · Music History
The Birth of Opera (Part 2)
Learn about the birth of opera (part 2): explain the influence of african american musicians on modern music
What You'll Learn
Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' (1913) caused a riot at its premiere. Its pounding rhythms and dissonance shocked audiences.
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Explain the influence of African American musicians on modern music
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Describe the birth of rock and roll
Notes on the Staff
E4
D4
C4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
Which period came first: Baroque or Romantic?