Preview

Music History and Its Influence on America

Powerful Essays
Open Document
Open Document
2401 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Music History and Its Influence on America
Music History And Its Influence On America Rodriguez Pg. 1

Seven o' clock strikes on my alarm clock, causing it to ring its silver bells, rudely jolting

me back to reality from another wonderful dream. Groggily, I manage to carry my body to the

shower, still upset that i won't be able to find out if I had kissed that cute girl or not, and still

wondering who the man in the peacoat was that was following us around on our date. Thirty

minutes later, I've gathered my books, I've dressed myself, I've eaten, and I'm on my way out the

door to my car. I'm still tired and still upset about the deleted scene from my dream. I put the key

into the ignition, and i immediately feel better as My Love by Justin Timberlake blares on the radio.

First, as i put the car into gear and start to drive, i begin to hum along to the tune of the chorus.

Soon after, I'm singing right along with the famous singer, completely in sync, ( no pun intended,

seeing as how the singer started out originally with the group N*Sync ); our vocals are

harmonized, and my foot taps to the beat. Now, I am motivated, fully awake, and looking forward

to the long day ahead! My morning can be compared to millions around the world, because music

can be a big influence in any human beings life, and a representation of a person's personality!

Music is the one form of human expression that heavily influences the way we talk, the

way we dress, and how we can relate to one another. We can dedicate music to a loved one,

or indulge ourselves in to change change the mood we might be in at the time. People listen to

their favorite songs while exercising to pump themselves or, after a long day at work, one might

turn on some classical music, or jazz, while drinking a glass of wine, just to "unwind." Some might

go to a dance club looking for a potential mate, but I go to show off the years of dancing skills i

have accumulated, just

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    As Donnie begins to realize the situation he put himself in and stands up to bike home and begin his morning, the female accompaniment begins singing a soft and smooth “ahh” while the light texture of the music’s rhythm…

    • 370 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Better Essays

    My Musical Identity

    • 916 Words
    • 4 Pages

    From an early age I grew up listening to the sounds of Motown with my dad. He would sing songs to me like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terell, and I would listen diligently, unknowingly acquiring the ability to make beautiful melodies and soulful sounds with my vocal chords. Then one day it happened. I sang. In fact, to say that I sang, would be saying the least of what actually happened. I didn’t just sing, I sang well. And it was around the age of 8 that I realized I had a gift for music, a raw talent if you may, and I was determined to use it.…

    • 916 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    (If everyone involved is singing from the same song sheet then nothing can go wrong !)…

    • 252 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Today is starting off to be a wonderfully beautiful day. The cold morning air is rich with both oxygen and moisture, which smells like the recipe for power to me! As I, Sandra Sandpile, am waiting to watch the sun rise, while the birds sing. I then drifted off into a time and a place of past excitement and adventure.…

    • 908 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Music History

    • 618 Words
    • 2 Pages

    a.Which instrument looks like a snake Serpent. b.Which instrument is played by winding a crank The Hurdy-Gurdy. c.Which instrument is a loud reed-cap instrument with a double reed The Rauschpfeife. d.Which instrument has been called the most versatile of Renaissance wind instruments The Zink. e.Which instrument was an instrument used by priests in Biblical times The Shofar. f.Which instrument uses an animal bladder The Bladder Pipe g.Which instrument uses strings and was used in ancient times The Harp h.Which instrument uses a bow and originated in Asia The Rebec 2.Choose five instruments that you havent heard about before or that you want to know more about. Read the article for these five instruments and answer the following questions a.What is the instrument 1.Organetto 2.Sacbut 3.Bladder Pipe 4.Serpent 5.Shofar b.Describe the instrument. What does it look like What does it sound like 1. It looks like a mini organ, it sounds like a high pitch organ, almost like a flute. 2. It looks like a trombone, it sounds similar to a trombone, only a little higher pitched. 3. It looks like a clarinet, just with a bladder on the top, it sounds like a bagpipe. 4. It looks like a long curvy pipe and it almost sounds like a tuba. 5. It just looks like a basic horn, but it sounds similar to a trumpet out of tune. c.How is the instrument played Was it used in particular types of music 1. Using hands, similar to regular organ. 2. Played like a trombone. 3. Played similar to a clarinet. 4. Played by just blowing in the mouth piece and covering the holes for different sounds. 5. Played by just blowing in the mouth piece and covering the holes for different sounds. 3.Listen to the sound clip for each instrument. Which instruments sound do you like the best Why How would you describe the sound (For example, it is a warm or cool tone What color does the sound remind you of Does the instrument sound like anything in nature or another instrument Etc.) I liked the sound of the organetto…

    • 618 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Music history

    • 265 Words
    • 1 Page

    Please complete the following questions. It is important that you use full sentences and present the questions and answers when you submit your work. Submit the work as a file attachment. This means you complete all work in a word processing document (e.g., Microsoft Word) and attach the file using the dropbox tool. Use the Unit 4: Text Questions dropbox basket.…

    • 265 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Music effects everyone. For some, a sad legato song might be relaxing while to another person it might be…

    • 341 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Kanye West Meaning

    • 1975 Words
    • 8 Pages

    Waking Up - Logic Under Pressure - When this song first begins I don’t know what it is but the beat makes my heart pump up fast. It actually makes me want to brush my teeth and shower. It makes me not give a single care in the world if i'm late or not to school. I just happy for another day and i’m ready to tackle the world. With the energy that I get from this song it makes me want to prove lots of people, who said that…

    • 1975 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Memories played through my head as I walked backstage. Thoughts of my family, seeing me perform for the first time. Thoughts of my friends, pushing me to do things that I didn't know I could do. All these things added up in my mind, and I knew I was ready.…

    • 592 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Cause And Effect Of Hamlet

    • 1167 Words
    • 5 Pages

    impacting the way an individual tries to live delightfully. This aspect includes concepts such as…

    • 1167 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    `Good morning,good morning! It’s new day,a fresh start,maybe it’s the luckiest day of your life ! Rise and ..” my radio tried to wake me up with such a motivational morning speech,that i had to turn it off .…

    • 5229 Words
    • 21 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    affect our decisions. No matter how much we fight it, our reactions to certain situations…

    • 715 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Studies have shown that most average Americans, whether it is children, teenagers, or adults, watch television as soon as they come home from their day’s activities. It may seem like a bad thing but television has been known to relieve stress from a hard day of work or school. Humans need a way to vent and be able to relax when they get too exhausted. Those everyday struggles create serious strain on the human body and the only way to rebuild is to relax. Music also helps with relieving stress. Most people multi task as they listen to music whether it is while doing homework, doing the dishes or even jogging perhaps can help take ones mind off of what they are actually doing and make what ever they are doing seem a lot more enjoyable. It puts people into a comfort zone and can help them feel less vulnerable.…

    • 581 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Relaxing is also a good reason I listen to music. When I am just lounging…

    • 578 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Music Is an Arrangement

    • 556 Words
    • 2 Pages

    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, socially and economically.”…

    • 556 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays