Musicspeaking topic
Why did Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring cause a riot at its 1913 premiere, and what exactly did it break, rhythmically and harmonically?
— Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring (1913)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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