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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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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of music of Mexico The mariachi music began around the 1800’s. Mariachi is usually most exciting and delightful. It was believed that it was obtained from French marriage. Mariachi began in the nineteenth century in the Ciudad de Jalisco. It was said that the mariachi orchestra was composed of violins‚ harp‚ and guitars. Later it began spreading differently in the areas of Mexico such as Veracruz and Huasteca. The harp has been replaced by two violins and the guitarro. The mariachi music is composed
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Listening to traditional Irish music today sounds the same as it did a century ago. Irish music expresses the rich oral history of Ireland. Many of the songs that are enjoyed today have been passed down through the generations with very little change. The music of Ireland‚ the musicians and bands have influenced not only Ireland but the rest of the world as well. The way music affected Irish culture‚ had a lot to do with how‚ where‚ when and why it was played it. To illustrate this‚ it is best to
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Essay on Salsa Music Strange as it may sound‚ salsa music is named after the Spanish word for hot sauce. This is probably because of the zesty taste of the condiment that can be found in the tunes and moves of the music‚ but the familiarity does not end there. Just like salsa (the condiment) is made from various vegetables‚ so is the music a mixture of many different kinds of Latin dance forms (such as rhumba‚ mambo‚ and chacha)‚ other Puerto-Rican‚ Dominican‚ and Afro-Cuban music strains‚ jazz
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“Music is Good for the Soul”‚ that is what one is able to express when imagining the melodic words or sounds arranged to create what Merriam-Webster (n.d)‚ defines as a structured beauty‚ harmony‚ and a means to express an emotion. Such emotion can be found in blues and gospel music. Identified in early times‚ blues and gospel music has been considered the anchor of many genres of music and the hope of African American’s during their times of oppression. Blues‚ established in the secular world of
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Nebi Desta Linda Daugs COM 100 30 October 2015 Evolution of Rap Music Rap is defined as a popular type of music with black origins‚ where words are recited quickly over a beat. This genre of music has its roots in West Africa where Griots‚ village story tellers‚ would tell stories rhythmically to drum beats. Also‚ there is references saying that slaves would speak over beats‚ confessing all the hardships that the slave owners have forced on them. It also showed up in the jazz period. Jazz musicians
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Personal essay- first draft: how African music and dance is personal to me I- Beginning of my life- Introduction to African music and dance Music and dance have always been present in my life. My father and mother being both musicians and dancers influenced and inspired me to develop my musical talents starting at a very young age. At three years old I was already learning how to drum and dance. My father founded his dance school in 1992‚ the Djoniba Dance and Drum Center was my home‚ my life
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Music history has been evolving for several years. Some things that have evolved are the way people listen to music. For example‚ first there was the Cd’s and then the MP3 players and then were the youtube streamings. Just like how people listen to music has changed‚ the type of music people listens to has changed as well. For instance‚ Rock was popular during the 1950’s‚ but today it’s not as popular. However‚ different types of genres mixed into rock such as pop rock‚ alternative rock are used
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Country Music Country music is a unique and traditional type of music. It combines many different genres‚ and it blends them all into one great genre. Country music takes beats of rock and roll‚ it takes the soul of the good ole drinking music‚ and it takes the heart of old gospel. Although many people are disgusted by it‚ country music is one of the most complex genres of music today. Country is defined by its artists and the way they live their lives. The legendary artists of country music have
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