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Most important French composer of the early 20th century
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Composer of tone poems and some of the first modern operas, works epitomize maximalism
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Finnish whose later music is very modern
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Became the leader in English music
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Not interested in nationalism; master of melody
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English; influenced by folksong and Hindu mysticism
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American composer who was very innovative and original
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The father of 12-tone music
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French impressionist composer
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The principal Spanish composer of the 20th century
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One of the most versatile and interesting composers of the 20th century
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Student of Schoenberg; known for his musical brevity and clarity of texture
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Student of Schoenberg; expressive often atonal language
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Russian composer and pianist; important in Western culture
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German conductor, teacher, author, and composer
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First African-American composer to have his symphony performed by a leading orchestra and conduct a major orchestra
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Influential American composer, pianist, and conductor who worked in Hollywood
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French composer; harmonically charming
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American jazz composer, band leader, and pianist; created a unique style of big band jazz
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Most popular American composer of the 20th century
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Most important Russian composer working in his day
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contributed compositions into the 21st century
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American composer and philosopher; center of avant-garde music
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At the Théâtre des Champs Élysées, a riot ensued -
Most prolific and best-known composer of the 20th century
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American conductor and composer; brought classical music to the public via various media
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French composer who advocated total serialism
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German composer who helped pioneer electronic music and modern notation
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American composer popular for expressing despair during the Vietnam War
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American composer considered one of the best film score composers in America
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One of the founders of minimalism
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American-Jewish composer and performer, one of the innovators of minimalism -
Germany invades Poland
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American pioneer in digital sound synthesis -
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American Composer and conductor; expanded minimalism and neo-romanticism
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British composer of extraordinary contemporary fame and success
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The world's first commercially successful solid body electric guitar -
Most famous Jazz album of all time -
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American composer and conductor, famous for virtual choir and neo-tonal style -
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