Ralph Vaughan Williams

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ralph-vaughan-williams

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1. When was Ralph Vaughan Williams born?October 12, 1872
2. When did Ralph Vaughan Williams die?August 26, 1958 (age 85)
3. Where was Ralph Vaughan Williams born?Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England
4. What is the musical style influences?English folk music, Tudor music, Impressionism (via Ravel)

Idiom: A distinctive style or expression characteristic of a particular artist or culture.
Vernacular: Relating to or expressed in native language or dialect; characteristic of a particular place or people.
Modal Harmony: A system of musical scales and harmonies based on modes, often found in folk and early music.
Impressionism (Music): A musical style characterized by atmospheric textures, harmonic color, and suggestive melodies, often evoking moods or images.