What American Composer Are You?

You're John Philip Sousa! Usually the most patriotic person in the room, you have an infectious energy that rubs off on all those you meet. In fact, you sometimes might find it hard to keep still! There are a handful of haters out there who might say you're too boisterous for your own good, but to most, your extroversion is a charm, not a turn-off.

You're Aaron Copland! Kind, genuine, and well-liked, you have plenty of friends. Your level-headness makes you a natural moderator whenever conflict arises. (After all, you once said that being angry takes up too much energy!) You're a natural empath, but often find yourself unable to express your feelings to others—a reticence that frustrates more than a few of your friends.

You are George Gershwin! You exude an effortless cool that's the envy of all you meet. Outgoing and gregarious, you have a wide circle of friends, but you always seem to find time for your family. Praise tends to go to your head a little, but no one can deny that you've worked hard for every bit of success you've achieved.

You're Samuel Barber! Intensely private and a diligent worker, you would be perfectly satisfied if you lived the rest of your life with only your partner, your work, and a nice home to keep you company. You do have a wide social circle, but besides the occasional holiday bash, you tend to keep them at a distance, making you something of a mystery to even your closest friends.

You're Scott Joplin! You have a magnetic personality and an easy wit that draws people in. In fact, your easygoing reputation precedes you, so much so that people are surprised when you show your serious side. It's no wonder your #1 pet peeve is when people don't take you seriously, and you're desperate to prove those who underestimate you wrong.

You're Philip Glass! When you have your sights set on something, you pursue it obsessively—some might say a little TOO obsessively. But such is your strong sense of self-discipline: You're one to take the mantra "less is more" to a whole new level. Always the mold-breaker, you have a singular aura about you that is instantly recognizable.

You're Amy Beach! Frankly put, you're brilliant. Usually the smartest person in the room, you're a bookworm and proud of it. Unfortunately, you find all too often that your knowledge and talent is underappreciated by those around you—an injustice you don't take sitting down. It's a boy's world, but someone's gotta represent.

You're Duke Ellington! A natural leader, you're one to take charge in group situations. Nor do people seem to mind when you do: after all, you're über-charismatic, genial and diplomatic. Ever the life of the party, you're fun-loving in the extreme. In fact, some might say you take your revelry to excess. But your partying is definitely of the "work hard, play hard" variety. No one can deny that you're the best at what you do.