Pyotr Llyich Tchaikosvsky was born May 7, 1840 in Vitkinsk Russia. Tchaikosvsky attended Imperial School of Jurisprudence, a boarding school in St. Petersburg. Tchaikosvsky is most known for playing the piano. One of his most famous pieces was the Nutcracker. He was one of the few homosexual composers. He had no children. He died November 6, 1893 in Saint Petersburg Russia.…
The instrument that stood out to me on this track was the Jarana Jarocho, an 8 string rhythm instrument. It is an instrument used strictly for rhythm and is the most fundamental Jarocha instrument because it provides rhythm. Thus, manicos are performed on this instrument. The Requinto Jarocho is a 4 string instrument, it is played with a long pick known as a pua, which is made from bullhorn or plastic.…
Mariachi music originated in Jalisco, Mexico. It is said it began in the town of Cocula. It is a version of theatrical orchestra, it includes violins, harp and guitars which developed in and around Jalisco. It began in the 19th century, and is still popular today.…
When a song is composed with the same music for each stanza of the poem, it is called…
Pablo Casals is one of the ancient Spanish cellist and also a conductor born in Catalonia. In modern times, he is substantially regarded as one of the most pre-eminent cellist in the 20th century. Generally, he is referred to as a prominent and a great cellist of all times. Casals made many of his recordings in his career with solo, orchestral music, chamber and conductor (Lea, pg42). Very commonly, remembered in the recording of Bach in the year 1939. He is termed more Catalonian than Spanish since he spent all his time in Catalonia where he was born. Compared to other, like Andres Segovia who was a Spaniard and was well known for his prowess in a guitar, they both were in the same genre of art but Casals was Catalonian. It is noted that Andres Segovia is one of the prominent guitarists in the whole world, and many are students to him (Kohen, pg33).…
*Before we discuss my Mariachi Los Gallitos experience, I believe it is important to share a brief history of the Mariachi as a whole and this particular group individually. *…
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 of a guitarron, vihuela, guitar, violin, and trumpet. It is fell into mestizo folk music. In mariachi, people dance the zapateado that originated in Spain. It is Son Jalisciense and son jarocho combined. In mariachi music it could speak…
When Africans arrived to Cuba during the 1770’s they didn’t forget their traditional music. They brought their instrument and style of music and dance with them. Because Africans came from different region of Africa to Cuba they could mixed their different style to create the beginning of salsa. “African drums from far off places like Nigeria, Dahomey, and Ghana married the Spanish guitar to bring us clave. The seeds were planted in the Caribbean and now…
Music from the hispanic carribean has become a major part of the culture accross major cities in the United States, which there has been many influences on music in the Hispanic Carribean. There’s a variety of genres with music in the Hispanic Carribean such as merengue, salsa, Spanish-language hip hop, Latin jazz, reggaeton, and many others. There’s many culture differences between the Hispanic Carribean nations, but according to the reading, “a certain pan-Latino sense of identity, of shared values and heritage, is evident”. Latinos in America have been influencing musical styles in this country for decades, and the reading also mentions that Spanish culture in America have influenced musical styles in the United States since the last two centuries, as well as assimilating influences.…
HENRY MADDEN LIBRARY DATABASE TITLE/AUTHOR LINK TO ARTICLE Music Index [Ebsco] Can Music Preference Indicate Mental Health Status In Young People?/Felicity Baker and William Bor http://web.a.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=7&sid=aba1be7e-f0f2-429f-8103-87dc48fe57c1%40sessionmgr4002&hid=4209 Music Index [Ebsco] A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Using Music Therapy for Children/Mrazova, Marcela and Celec, Peter http://web.a.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=8&sid=aba1be7e-f0f2-429f-8103-87dc48fe57c1%40sessionmgr4002&hid=4209 Music Index [Ebsco] Contagious Rhythm: Infectious Diseases of 20th Century Musicians /Jeffrey S. Sartin http://web.a.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=11&sid=aba1be7e-f0f2-429f-8103-87dc48fe57c1%40sessionmgr4002&hid=4209 Music Index [Ebsco] Promoting Vocal Health in the Choral Rehearsal/Webb, Jeffrey L. http://web.a.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/detail/detail?vid=15&sid=aba1be7e-f0f2-429f-8103-87dc48fe57c1%40sessionmgr4002&hid=4209&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=mah&AN=24928249 Music Index [Ebsco] Music Therapy with Bereaved Youth: Expressing Grief and Feeling Better/Katrina McFerran http://web.a.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=19&sid=aba1be7e-f0f2-429f-8103-87dc48fe57c1%40sessionmgr4002&hid=4209 Music Index [Ebsco] When words fail: introducing music at a mental health trust/Dyer, Lindsey http://web.b.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=11&sid=62e6eb92-d996-4976-9786-183de4f045a4%40sessionmgr115&hid=114 Music Index [Ebsco] Music Lessons: What Musicians Can Teach Doctors (and Other Health Professionals)/ Frank Davidoff, MD http://web.b.ebscohost.com.hmlproxy.lib.csufresno.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=15&sid=62e6eb92-d996-4976-9786-183de4f045a4%40sessionmgr115&hid=114 Music Index [Ebsco] Efficacy of music therapy…
Mozart’s Life in comparison to the movie “Amadeus Mozart was a supreme melodist and is one of the most popular classical composers of all time. “Mozartean” is practically synonymous with elegance and grace.…
Describe some of the influence of Latin music in the US in the early part of the twentieth century.…
Throughout history, a Multitude of Cultures has brought about tradition’s that have had an immense influence on the world. As these traditions migrate from country to country, we are able to get a taste of these people’s origination as well as their values through music. I chose to research and compare Native American and Middle Eastern Music because I felt I needed to find a deeper understanding of these two cultures, given their current impact on my life.…
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 played simultaneously. Not until the baroque period did the concept of “melody” and “harmony” truly begin to be used in music. The practice of basso continuo also came into the focus of music during the baroque. The harpsichord was a very prominent instrument in the music during the baroque, and was featured in many of the pieces. Opera was a new creation during the baroque, and many composers began to write opera pieces. An opera is a drama that is primarily sung, accompanied by instruments, and presented on stage. Operas typically alternate between recitative, speech-like song that advances the plot, and arias, songs in which characters express feelings at particular points in the action.…
Bibliography: Cowley, John. Carnival, Canboulay and Calypso: Traditions in the Making. Trinidad: Macmillan Caribbean May 4, 1988…