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George Gershwin worked with composer and music theorist Joseph Schillinger in the hope of stretching his technique through Schillinger's coaching. According to the text, how is Gershwin's work with Schillinger reflected in his musical piece, Cuban Overture?

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George Gershwin worked with composer and music theorist Joseph Schillinger in the hope of stretching his technique through Schillinger's coaching. According to the text, how is Gershwin's work with Schillinger reflected in his musical piece, Cuban Overture?

Answer:

The article points out that Gershwin's Cuban Overture showed the influence of Schillinger´s coaching by the predominance of the five‐ measure phrases, instead of the four-measure blocks usually found in the music at the time.

Explanation:

Furthermore, the polytonal technique, the three‐part contrapuntal episode, the contrapuntal style, and using an ostinato as the basis of the climax, also showed Schillinger´s influence on this symphonic overture that evoked authentic Cuban music.