Music

Write a brief summary of what you heard, addressing your choice of elements of music. Address four or more ideas drawn from the elements of music.

Music elements summary Pick 1 video from the list below. Listen to the musical selection. As you listen, fill in the cluster/word web using the elements of music. For each element, identify one or two related ideas to help you organize your thoughts (instruments heard, style or feeling of music, the time stamp / marker […]

Think about one of your favorite movies which features instrumental music (no singing) to help tell the story. Cite the movie and composer, and discuss the music as it directly enhances the drama.

Instrumental Music Vivaldi’s set of concertos, The Four Seasons, uses instrumental music to tell a story which portrays a poem he wrote for each movement. For example, in the first movement of “Spring,” we hear birds singing, brooks and streams flowing, gentle breezes blowing, and a wild storm that includes thunder and lightning. When instrumental […]

Watch the YouTube link above on “Roots of Rhythm, Part 1”. How did the slave traders keep the death toll down on board the slave ships?

Roots of Rhythm Directions: Watch the YouTube link above on “Roots of Rhythm, Part 1”. Then, respond to these following five questions about the documentary in a 150-250 word paragraph: What is the “heartbeat” of African music? Where does the tradition of balladers (singing storytellers) come from? How did the slave traders keep the death […]

In 1-2 pages, read and summarize the excerpt from Wrongs of Passage.

Wrongs of Passage: Violence in Historically African American Greek Groups ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE SELECTED READINGS No. 2 Complete all written work in Times Roman, 11-point font/double space 1. What is Jazz Music? Respond to the 10 questions provided. Be sure to completely answer each question in a concise manner. 2. Wrongs of Passage: Violence in […]

What style of Mexican music is this called? What is the opening tempo?

Music of Mexico Watch the video link below and write one complete paragraph 200-250 words responding to the following questions. What style of Mexican music is this called? What is the opening tempo? Can you tell what the meter is? Since there are no drums, which instrument provides the beat? After a while there is […]

Compare and contrast the performance theories proposed by Jeff Todd Titon, Ruth M. Stone, and the author of your text, Michael Bakan (chapter 1).

Ethnography and Performance Theory In order to write an ethnography, first study the following three performance theories. The theory by Jeff Todd Titon is the one which is covered extensively in class. The Ruth M. Stone chapter is located in the "files" folder on Canvas and the Bakan theory is covered within your textbook. Readings: […]

Write a music reflection and include which concert (including the date) you watched/attended. Include whether you attended a live performance or watched the concert via livestream.

Concert Reflection #1 Your music reflection should begin with an opening paragraph. Include which concert (including the date) you watched/attended. Include whether you attended a live performance or watched the concert via livestream. Body: One paragraph should be dedicated to each piece. In each paragraph include the title of the work, name of the composer, […]

Explain how studying 20th-century American Music in this class has affected and/or enhanced your overall-undergraduate education at the university.

Music Question Explain how studying 20th-century American Music in this class has affected and/or enhanced your overall-undergraduate education at the university. (Only words that apply directly to this question about your university education will be counted–stick to the topic) – 200 words minimum (250 words maximum)-  

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