Question

The american composer most closely associated with blending classical and popular music styles was

Answer 1

Probably George Gershwin. He wrote Rhapsody in Blue, which was a carefree blending of jazz and classical music.

Answer 2

George Gershwin

Step-by-step explanation:

George Gershwin (1898-1937) is an icon of American popular music, and is considered one of the greatest and most versatile composers of all time.

Gershwin's work is characterized by the composition of symphonic music and jazz rhythms of the time with easily assimilated melodies. The piano was his instrument and central element of all his creations. Among his instrumental works are Rhapsody in Blue (1924), Concert in F (1925) and Second Rhapsody (1931), composed for piano solo. An American in Paris was composed in 1928 during Gershwin's move to Europe, where he met Igor F. Stravinsky, and was screened with Gene Kelly as the protagonist, becoming one of his best-known works. Gershwin composed several soundtracks for Hollywood musicals and movies, of which he performed approximately 500 songs. Ira, Gershwin's older brother, wrote much of the lyrics to his melodies, such as I Got Rhythm, Embraceable You and Summertime, played by numerous jazz musicians.