Who was the most famous composer?

Ludwig van Beethoven

Who were some early American composers?

Classical era

• John Antes (1740–1811)
• William Billings (1746–1800)
• Justin Morgan (1747–1798)
• Raynor Taylor (1747–1825)
• Supply Belcher (1751–1836)
• John Christopher Moller (1755–1803)
• Alexander Reinagle (1756–1809)
• Daniel Read (1757–1836)

Which famous composers were born in the United States?

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• Maurice Abrahams (1883–1931)
• Mark Adamo (born 1962)
• Alton Adams (1889–1987)
• H. Leslie Adams (born 1932)
• John Adams (born 1947)
• John Luther Adams (born 1953)
• Samuel Adler (born 1928)
• Bruce Adolphe (born 1955)

Who are the most famous African American music composers?

10 Black Classical Composers

• Julius Eastman.
• Undine Smith Moore.
• William Grant Still.
• Julia Perry.
• George Walker.
• Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
• Margaret Bonds.
• George Bridgetower.

Who is the greatest American composer?

Aaron Copland

Who is called Daddy of string quartets?

Haydn’s

When and where was Richard Wagner born?

Wilhelm Richard Wagner

Which century do we live in?

We live in the 21st Century, that is, the 2000s. Similarly when we say “20th Century,” we are referring to the 1900s. All this because, according to the calendar we use, the 1st Century included the years 1-100 (there was no year zero), and the 2nd Century, the years 101-200.

Where did Richard Wagner grow up?

Germany

What date is the 20th century?

January 1, 1901 – Dece

Which two musics influenced the American composers of the 20th century?

In many cases, beginning in the 18th century, it has been influenced by American folk music styles; and from the 20th century to the present day it has often been influenced by American folk music and sometimes jazz.