Percussion in Classical Music Percussion is the most versatile of any instrument family and it can be utilized in practically every genre of music. In an orchestra‚ percussionists generally provide different textures in the ensemble. Some percussion instruments are more commonly used than others. Timpani‚ for example‚ has been seen in Western classical music since the 17th century and became a standard orchestral instrument very short before many other percussion instruments. Snare drum‚ bass drum
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Select 3 musical examples of Renaissance music‚ and describe their musical form. How do these pieces differ in texture from the Medieval period? In “Greensleves”‚ the musical form would be binary with two parts that both relate to each other such as a statement and a counterstatement also known as the AB form. “Country jig” also has a binary musical form with part A being repeated after part B. “ La girometta” has a ternary form with a statement‚ contrast‚ and return or ABA’. These pieces each
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Shep Spivey Gendelman How Music Reflects Society 7/17/13 Bach Chorale During the baroque period‚ music had certain characteristics that are specific to the time period. For example‚ Contrast is an important characteristic in a baroque drama. The differences between loud and soft‚ solo and ensemble‚ different instruments and timbres all play an important role in many baroque compositions. In previous musical eras‚ a piece of music tended to consist of a single melody‚ perhaps with several melodies
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excepted definition of rap music is spoken words with a rhythm of bass‚ drums‚ and keyboard sounds. The words are spoken over the music and the accents and emphasis on words is important. Hip Hop is defined as the accompanying background music but is often used as a synonym to rap music. 1970’s Influences on rap music started as early as the 1940’s when Rhythm & Blues and Jazz included many of the elements that make up rap music. Rap music became its own genre of music in the 1970’s when DJ’s from
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French Music: The Past French Music‚ Musicians‚ and composers have both influenced and been influenced by the world with mass quantities of styles of genres. Among the earliest of these styles are those of the Church. The earliest French influence on western music is found in the plainsong of the Christian Church. It is believed that Gregorian chant as it is known today is an 8th- or 9th-century Gallican interpretation of Roman chant‚ but it is difficult to distinguish the Gallican work from
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In the 1970s what is known today as punk rock emerged in mainstream music in the UK as punk and as a more toned down style new wave in the United states. Various artists associated punk include Sex Pistol‚ the Buzzcocks and the Clash. Most of the albums and singles from this genre of music were placed in the top of British charts. Punk appeared as a type of deviation of rock characterized by loud insistent sound with aggressive protest lyrics. Punk culture was distinguished by the outrageous dressing
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Kayla Lane February 2‚ 2013 The Effectiveness of Music Therapy Mental illness and depression runs in my family. Doctors are always trying different treatments or experimental medications to help. Some doctors suggest spending time in a mental institution where everything is monitored and group therapy is required. Others suggest several weekly visits to psychologists for one-on-one sessions. Most of the times these sessions are just stressful the entire time and people in my family think it is
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Music Genres: Does it affect the student’s academic performance? An Investigatory Project Proposal Submitted to Teacher Arabelle Baquiler of First City Providential College In Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Course Research II by: Jhungie K. Tendero Fourth Year – Special Science Class October 2013 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study Nowadays‚ teens can easily listen to music because of the gadgets that are available everywhere.
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ENGL2089 10 March 2014 Genre Analysis- TV Infomercial versus Product Website For my genre analysis I analyzed a TV infomercial against the product website of the Magic Bullet blender. These genres were very different in their design‚ construction‚ and methods of convincing customers to buy the Magic Bullet‚ but had the same message. The genres had similar tones‚ word use and a uniting feature: make the Magic Bullet look so incredible you have to purchase it. These genres goals are to convince
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Music Therapy for Cancer Patients Looking back into history‚ the origin of music is unknown‚ however during ancient times‚ music was originally used as a part of rituals and healing ceremonies. Music was thought to have divine worth that brought balance to the human soul‚ therefore has had significant importance to healing of the body. Music is a part of our everyday lives‚ it is used in expressing our feelings and emotions‚ worship‚ during happy times such as weddings‚ sad times such as funerals
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