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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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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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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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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Description of a Character Imagine a person who is supportive as a family member and a unique friend that would be there for you at the drop of a hat. My Uncle Matt fits the description perfectly by being an adventurous kid stuck in an adult’s body‚ without this person in my life I wouldn’t be who I am today. He is a muscular middle-aged man who wore old‚ broken Harry Potter style glasses. I would always make fun of him by the way he dressed with an old t-shirt from some random event and jean shorts
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My first experience with nurses was through losing my brother unexpectedly after contracting an extremely rare condition; the invaluable care the nurses provided for not only my brother‚ but for my entire family through the whole ordeal‚ is the reason I became interested in pursuing this career. To be able to provide such a high level of care to others through my own learning and experience would be beyond rewarding. I want to be able to provide this care and knowledge through adult nursing. Within
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impressionism. Of these periods‚ my favorite would have to be the baroque period. The baroque period lasted from 1600 until roughly 1750. Outside of music‚ there was a large amount of change occurring in the arts‚ society‚ and popular culture throughout this time. During the baroque period‚ music was transformed by the development of several new genres. Baroque music was unique in the characteristics of mood and dynamics throughout the pieces in this time. My favorite musical piece from the baroque era would
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Different Genres of Music Effect Test Scores Kathryn E. Baker Bowling Green High School Table of Contents Introduction pg. 3-7 Procedure pg. 7 Results pg. 8 Discussion pg. 8-9 Conclusion pg. 9-10 Acknowledgements pg. 10 References pg. 10-11 Introduction Although many research findings can be confusing or contradictory (Yehuda‚ 2011)‚ it has been shown many ways and in many times that music affects the brain psychologically. Elliot‚ Polman‚ & McGregor (2011) found that music only has the desired
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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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Academic Paper I. Interniship Description A. ABOUT THE COMPANY Reyes Tacandong and Company (RT&Co.) is a new player on the Filipino audit and advisory services market. It was created end of June 2010 by 9 partners formerly from SGV / EY‚ the leader of the market in the Philippines. Reyes Tacandong and Company is specialized in Audit‚ Advisory and Tax services. Partners leading the firm benefit from an excellent reputation and strong legitimacy on the Filipino market. The firm’s
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