The word music comes from the Greek mousikê (tekhnê) by way of the Latin musica. It is ultimately derived from mousa‚ the Greek word for muse. In ancient Greece‚ the word mousike was used to mean any of the arts or sciences governed by the Muses. Later‚ in Rome‚ ars musica embraced poetry as well as instrument-oriented music. In the European Middle Ages‚ musica was part of the mathematical quadrivium: arithmetics‚ geometry‚ astronomy and musica. The concept of musica was split into four major kinds
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overall loudness or softness of music‚ as well as to the process of gradual change between volume levels. Volume‚ therefore‚ not only covers the loudness or softness of sound at a particular point in time‚ but more importantly‚ also refers to the infinitely subtle shadings that are possible between discrete dynamic levels. Volume gradation is one is one of the most important expressive elements available to composers and performers. Additional factors can influence dynamic change include energy‚
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Music Speculation The study of music theory dates back to ancient Sumeria‚ where tunings and intervals were studied. The ancient Greeks developed knowledge of rhythm‚ notation and scales. Music theory is a topic within musicology‚ the study of music. Music theory pertains to the observation and measurement of sound. Some topics that are studied are rhythm‚ notes‚ chord‚ and pitch. These topics are initially taught in music classes. They are the basis of learning music theory and can be applied to
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Can Music Have A Specific Purpose? Music has played an integral part in the day-to-day events‚ ceremonial functions‚ and private lives of individuals and communities. Consider‚ for example‚ the stately majesty of a march on Graduation Day or a lullaby sung to soothe an anxious baby. An extension of human emotion‚ music is often used for utilitarian purposes‚ to celebrate‚ inspire‚ or comfort. This type of music is known as utility music. Music may also be used for religious purposes‚ entertainment
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Characteristics of Medieval Music- Christianity had huge impact‚ most surviving music is liturgical music Middle Ages Music The Middle Ages saw the emergence of great changes in English culture including the music played during the Middle Ages. The violent times of the Dark Ages had led to a primitive society lacking in elegance or refinement. The Medieval music of the Middle Ages generally consisted of the secular music of the church. The Middle Ages saw society changing due to the influence from various
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzf9PwzTwhY&list=PL6F29D4B4BFF4AED0&index=28 A book I have read I spend half of my life reading books. The book I read last was The Hunger Games. (Gary Ross‚ Suzanne Collinns)…It’s a sci-fi story. It really helps to learn to use your imagination. The whole book is action-packed and gripping which keeps you interested till the end and even after. I love the caraters‚ they are true to life. It is easy to identify with their joys and sorrows. Katniss‚ Peeta and the
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| Jazz Music and its Musicians | | | By Brandon | | | Jazz started when World War I had just ended and a social revolution was on its way. Customs and values of previous were rejected. Life was to be lived to the fullest. This was also known as the era of the "lost generations‚" and the "flapper" with her rolled stockings‚ short skirts‚ and straight up-and-down look. They disturbed their elders in the casino‚ night clubs‚ and speakeasies that replaced the ballrooms of prewar
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keyword: Sort By: Your search returned over 400 essays for "music". To narrow your search results‚ please add more search terms to your query. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Next >>] These results are sorted by most relevant first (ranked search). You may also sort these by color rating or essay length. Title Length Color Rating Benefits of Music - Music “Music is enough for a lifetime‚ but a lifetime is not enough for music.” These were the words of Sergei Rachmaninoff‚ a Russian composer and
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C-Stress Management 1. Music: Vocal or instrumental sound or both combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form‚ harmony‚ and expression of emotion. Turning on music weather it’s out loud or through your earphones‚ music is a huge stress reliever. Music has a unique link to our emotions‚ which makes this a very good stress reliever. Because emotions play a huge part in stressing and music plays a huge part in our emotions when we listen. So the connection between music and stress is quite
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a role as music. There are several reasons why music plays such a huge role in my everyday life. The main reasons are because music is inspirational‚ emotional‚ and memorable. First and foremost‚ music is inspirational. Music these days tell us never to give up on our dreams. It emphasizes that with a little hard work and dedication you can do anything you set your mind to. Music speaks to every individual differently. Some people could let music have a positive or negative influence on their life
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