Alban Berg is a prominent composer from Austria who was associated with the Second Viennese School, which also included Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. Berg was known for his atonal music, and he helped to pioneer the 12-tone technique that became popular in the early 20th century. Synonyms for Alban Berg might include "avant-garde composer," "Second Viennese School member," "atonal composer," or "12-tone pioneer." Berg's music was often highly emotional and introspective, and he drew upon a wide range of influences, from Wagner to Bach. Some of his most famous works include the opera "Wozzeck" and the "Violin Concerto".