CARIBBEAN MUSIC Introduction: Caribbean music originated from the Caribbean Islands‚ also known as the West Indies‚ and is a mixture of West African and European predominantly Spanish influences. The music has its origin when West African slaves were brought to Caribbean Island. They composed music with the help of percussion instruments like drums‚ bells and shakers. The music had unique musical style elements with special tempo-setting rhythms created by claves or bells‚ multi-layered and
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be the characters in the songs and telling their stories. There was a time in elementary school‚ however‚ when I strayed from country music for a while. I started listening to pop music like all the other kids. It wasn’t until fifth grade that I was brought back to country music. My dad bought me Taylor Swift’s debut album and I was instantly hooked on her music. From then on‚ I started to listen to other country artists again and fell back in love with the genre. In December the next year‚ I attended
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Sex‚ drugs and Rock and Roll‚ this saying goes along with the music industry like peas in a pod‚ but never has it had more of a literal meaning than it did in the free loving 1960s. Many of the greatest rock bands and rock artists in history were forged out of the 60s‚ which culminated in 1969 with a festival of peace‚ love and happiness in a time of war. Rock and Roll was a release from war tension in the 1960s. Many "Hippies" protested the Vietnam War. Many of these protests were met with
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Should Music be Censored? Once people hear about the United States they automatically relate the country to the word "freedom." Little do they know that this country has many similarities to countries where censorship plays a major role in their daily lives‚ due to their government. One of the major issues that involve censorship within the United States is the question whether or not music should be censored; and how will parents or the government decide at what age it is appropriate to allow
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Cambodia Music Cambodian Art music is highly influenced by ancient forms as well as Hindu forms. Religious dancing‚ many of which depict stories and ancient myths‚ are common. Some dances are accompanied by a pinpeat orchestra‚ which includes a ching (cymbal)‚ roneat (bamboo xylophone)‚ pai au(flute)‚ sralai (oboe)‚ chapey (bass banjo)‚ gong (bronze gong)‚ tro (fiddle)‚ and various kinds of drums. Each movement the dancer makes refers to a specific idea‚ including abstract concepts like today (pointing
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of my generation‚ the technologically inclined so to say. However‚ is there any basis to the "gray-haired persons‚" hate of our music‚ the kind that we hear being played all over the entire school? Obviously one of the factors in the obvious dislike in the music comes from a combination of the music’s lyrics‚ and then the image that the artist presents in his music videos. Back in the older days we all heard the occasional "B’s‚" and "H’s." However‚
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Music is an arrangement of sounds identified by the human ear‚ however not all sounds identified by the human ear are treated as music. Music is a reflection of many different revolutionary movements. Music can also be based on historical or personal events. For example‚ economic and social changes caused by World War II had an effect on Blues and Country Music. Hip Hop musician Davey D stated‚ “Keep in mind when brothas start flexing the verbal skillz‚ it always reflects whats going on politically
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Beatles – The early influences and their guitars 1. Foreword It’s been almost four decades from the decomposition of the Fab Four‚ also known as The Beatles‚ but the universal love towards the band shows no sign of fading. The nostalgia is still substantial and it’s obvious when thinking about the influence they have given to the popular culture in their active years. The essay you’re currently reading focuses on the Fab Four’s musical equipment‚ mainly guitars and the stories behind them
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confers equal status to all religions‚ it favours no particular religion. The law also accords equal legal status to both sexes‚ in all matters. Goa’s rich cultural heritage comprises of dances‚ folk songs‚ visual arts‚ music and folk tales rich in content and variety. Goan are born music lovers‚ most Goans can pluck at a guitar or pick out a tune on the piano. Goans are very proud of their state‚ and are well prepared to fight for its protection. Environmental issues feature prominently‚ but often lack
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Review Questions 1. What is popular music? Music that is listened to by most people. 2.What theme does pop music typically use in the lyrics? Describe one pop song that uses this theme. Why is this theme such a popular one? Pop music theme in songs is usually dancing and partying and just having fun. 3.What is disco? What are the characteristics of this music? Disco is a type of music thats started in the 70s 4.What was the British Invasion? Which famous group was a part of this movement
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