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    Philippe Le Chancelier

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    The Medieval period of music lasted from 500–1400 A.D. In this time period there were two main categories of music: secular and religious. Most of the secular music was sung by traveling musicians called troubadours. The Troubadours usually sang ballads or folk songs of love or heroism. The secular musicians’ used string instruments such as psaltery‚ lyre‚ and the Vielle‚ the secular musicians used percussion instruments such as the drums. The religious music of that period was almost the opposite

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    music. They are influenced by the East. However‚ one theory held that the Irish harp comes from Egypt. The sounds with the harp are one of the most older. This instrument is the first use in the Irish Music. Since the thirteen century‚ it’s the symbol of the country. This music include many kinds of songs. The most famoust ones are the drinking songs. In additition to that they have other type of songs like ballads and laments‚ these one are more slowly and quiet. But also have the music for

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    lot to do with how‚ where‚ when and why it was played it. To illustrate this‚ it is best to start at the beginning of Irish music. It is believed that traditional music came to Ireland two-thousand years ago with the Celts. The traditional Irish harp is believed to have come from Egypt. The harpists would play for the chieftains and nobles. In 1607‚ the Irish chieftains fled Ireland because it was being invaded. The harpists started to travel‚ since they lost their patrons‚ and play all over Ireland

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    Prehistorical Music      Spanish music begins singing and knocking or percuting different objects. Adding pieces of skins to vessels‚ whistling on pipes or rubbing strings offer interesting effects. Painting on walls in caves prove it‚ specially in Mediterranean area.      Roman Hispanic literature presents allusions to instruments‚ andalouisan dancer girls or habitudes‚ but we cannot always imagine the way in wich performing was made. [pic] Painting on Walls: dancers?     [pic] Beatus

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     "Here’s a Health to them that’s awa" "For a’that and a’that" "Afton Water" Wordsworth Preface to Lyrical Ballads‚ “Strange Fits Have I known‚”“I wandered Lonely as a Cloud‚” “Ode: Intimations of Immortality‚”“The Solitary Reaper‚” “Michael‚” “The Ruined Cottage” From The Prelude‚ Book‚ I and II. “Lucy Gray” Week VII: Wordsworth Week VIII: Coleridge‚ Conversation Poems: “The Eolian Harp” “Reflections on Having Left and Place of Retirement” “This Lime-Tree Bower my Prison” “Frost and Midnight”

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    earning Taylor her third No.1 album on Billboard’s Top 200. With her first self-titled debut and her 2008 album Fearless‚ she became known for her confessional songwriting skills. Then came Speak Now‚ combinations of the two previous albums with ballads of innocence and heartbreak. But the transition from high school sweetheart to a mature 22 year old was depicted in the 16-track pop/rock/country album Red. The album pulsates with the emotional roller coaster of adulthood‚ and the insights of what

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    The Roots of Bluegrass Music Jacqueline Allen COM/155 January 05‚ 2012 Jennifer Roberson Abstract Introduction Appalachia‚ beautiful strains of music known as Bluegrass can be heard. Let us walk back‚ discover the roots‚ people‚ and the profound impact on today’s music. I Scotland’s “Celtic” Music A The music of Scotland 1. Q-Celtic 2. P-Celtic B The Instruments 1. Original Instruments 2. Modern Day C The Style

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    truly an inspirational and moving song. It was originally sung by Judy Garland and been has covered by several other musicians and singers. However‚ I felt the best cover was sang by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. He took the original song that was sung as a ballad and gave it a new twist‚ without even changing many of the lyrics. I believe Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is better than Judy garland’s because his vocals‚ timbre of his instrument‚ and lastly the tempo at which

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    were often rhythmically lively. The subject of the overwhelming majority of these songs is love. Most of which are performed by wandering minstrels. Instruments most probably used in secular music during the middle ages may include drums‚ harps‚ recorders‚ and bagpipes were the instruments used in secular music because they were easy for the traveling musicians to tote about. Instruments were taught through oral tradition and provided great dancing music and accompanied the stanzas well.

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    OUTLINE TOPIC: Modern Life: Its Effect in Maranao Culture THESIS STATEMENT: Modern life: Its effect Maranao culture is far from traditional life. I.INTRODUCTION II. KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MARANAO CULTURE A. According to Education B. According to Fashion style C. According to Rites / Rituals D. According to Tradition a. Language b. Art and Musical Heritage c. Cuisine III. CAUSE AND EFFECT OF MODERN LIFE A. Cause of Maranao culture B. Effect in Maranao culture IV. RESULT ACCORDING TO SURVEY V. CONCLUSION

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