The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century
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The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century is a book by conductor and scholar John Mauceri that examines how politics, ideology, and cultural bias shaped the reception and suppression of 20th-century classical music.
All labels observed (1)
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| The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century Context triple: [John Mauceri, notableWork, The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century]
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A.
The Problem with Music
The Problem with Music is a widely cited essay critiquing the exploitative practices of the mainstream music industry and the ways record labels financially and creatively undermine artists.
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B.
Theft: A History of Music
Theft: A History of Music is a graphic novel-style legal history that explores how copyright and musical borrowing have evolved over centuries.
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C.
Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City
Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City is an experimental, genre-blending book that explores the history and meaning of pop music through essays, fiction, and cultural criticism.
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D.
A Life in Music
A Life in Music is an autobiographical book by renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, reflecting on his career, musical philosophy, and experiences in the world of classical music.
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E.
Music Is the Weapon
Music Is the Weapon is a 2020 studio album by electronic dance music trio Major Lazer that blends dancehall, EDM, and global pop influences with numerous high-profile collaborations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century Target entity description: The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century is a book by conductor and scholar John Mauceri that examines how politics, ideology, and cultural bias shaped the reception and suppression of 20th-century classical music.
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A.
The Problem with Music
The Problem with Music is a widely cited essay critiquing the exploitative practices of the mainstream music industry and the ways record labels financially and creatively undermine artists.
-
B.
Theft: A History of Music
Theft: A History of Music is a graphic novel-style legal history that explores how copyright and musical borrowing have evolved over centuries.
-
C.
Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City
Words and Music: A History of Pop in the Shape of a City is an experimental, genre-blending book that explores the history and meaning of pop music through essays, fiction, and cultural criticism.
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D.
A Life in Music
A Life in Music is an autobiographical book by renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim, reflecting on his career, musical philosophy, and experiences in the world of classical music.
-
E.
Music Is the Weapon
Music Is the Weapon is a 2020 studio album by electronic dance music trio Major Lazer that blends dancehall, EDM, and global pop influences with numerous high-profile collaborations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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person ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
challenge prevailing narratives about modern music
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encourage broader performance of neglected works ⓘ reassess 20th-century musical repertoire ⓘ |
| author | John Mauceri NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes |
marginalization of certain 20th-century composers
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narrow definition of the classical music canon ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of Cold War politics on music
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impact of totalitarian regimes on music ⓘ reception of 20th-century classical music ⓘ role of ideology in musical canon formation ⓘ suppression of 20th-century classical music ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
American classical music
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European classical music ⓘ cultural institutions and programming choices ⓘ political pressures on composers ⓘ |
| genre |
cultural criticism
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musicology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
20th-century classical music
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censorship in music ⓘ cultural bias in music reception ⓘ ideology and music ⓘ politics and music ⓘ |
| occupation |
author
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conductor ⓘ music scholar ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor | John Mauceri NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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