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Music History: Classical Composers and Nationalism Crossword

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A 43-clue crossword covering composers and concepts from a music history unit on nationalism and American classical music. Covers figures like Gershwin, Copland, Ives, Dvorák, and Smetana; concepts like bitonality, patriotism, and nationalism; and cultural history including Tin Pan Alley and blackface. Suitable for college students reviewing a music history or American studies unit.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music History
Grade Level:
College
Updated June 2021

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