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    Hopkinson all produce "European" music and emulate the correctness and standard of traditional music. Hopkinson strictly wrote in a "European" style. He ironically wrote broadside ballads mocking the British and aimed to instill excitement in the patriot cause such as "The Battle Keg". Instead of seeing these broadside ballads he wrote as a noteworthy style‚ he instead thought of them merely as propaganda. Although at the time of creation‚ Hopkinson’s music was well received‚ "Hopkinson’s way of life

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    Index Folk Music Introduction The Roots Of 21st Century Folk Music The Folk Revival British Folk In The New World a) Instrumental Music b) Types Of Dance Music c) Singing Solo d) Ballads e) Lyric Songs f) Work Songs and Broadsides g) Religious Music h) Isolated i) Alterations j) String Bands k) Songs Of Pioneers l) American Music African American Roots a) Voice and Rhythm b) Surviving Habits c) New Elements d) Improvisation e) Religious Song f) Jubilee Songs g) Changes h)

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    Poetry Book May 6‚ 2013 Similes & Metaphors Thanksgiving: My family is like a Thanksgiving Buffet My mother is a Jello Salad‚ wobbly and sure‚ But too sweet and familiar to resist. My father is like a dish of potatoes‚ slightly overcooked Firm‚ unyielding‚ and comforting all at once. My Sister is a sweet potato casserole‚ A little bit of her goes a long way. My brother is the mystery salad on the end of the buffet Nobody is sure what is in it‚ so they mostly

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    give the meanest line he writes a dowry of immortality)‚ yet those that observe how jewels oftentimes come to their hands that know not their value‚ & that the coxcombs of our days‚ like Aesop’s cock‚ had rather have a barley-kernel wrapped up in a ballad than they will dig for the wealth of wit in any ground that they know not‚ I hope will also hold me excused‚ though I open the gate to his glory‚ & invite idle ears to the admiration of his melancholy. Quid petitur sacris nisi tantum fama poetis?

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    General Notes: • Cultural Movement that stressed ⁃ Emotion ⁃ Imagination ⁃ Individualism Diverse and Complex • Fascination with Fantasy • Revered ⁃ Middle Ages ⁃ Chivalry ⁃ Romance • Inspired by ⁃ Medieval Folk Ballads ⁃ Tales of Fantasy ⁃ Adventure • Coincided with the Industrial ⁃ Revolution Visual Arts of the Period: • Most important influence on painters and sculptures was Nature Music in Society: ⁃ Making music in the home took on

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    Woodrow Wilson Guthrie‚ Woody for short‚ known for his song “This land is Your Land” was born on July 14‚ 1912 in Okemah‚ Oklahoma. His parents were Charles and Nora Belle Guthrie. Both his parents were musically inclined. Woody’s father taught him Western and Indian songs‚ and also Scottish folk songs. As a child‚ Woody and his family went through many hardships. Their house burnt down and couple years later‚ his sister died in a fire accident. Woody’s mother also got sick and had to be

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    Sophie Mueller Billboard Assignment 2 11/3/14 Hey Jude - The Beatles 1. Piano‚ lead vocals‚ backup vocals‚ guitar‚ tambourine‚ bass‚ backup vocals 2. Rock ‘N’ Roll 3. I don’t think this song is a reflection of anything going on in America other than the fact that The Beatles are incredibly popular worldwide. 4. Yes‚ I really like the song. As I recall‚ I think it was Paul who wrote the lyrics to the song. It was written to comfort John Lennon’s son about the divorce of his parents‚ so the meaning

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    ANALYSIS OF THE MUSIC OF FANTASTIC MR. FOX INTRODUCTION Mr. and Mrs. Fox (George Clooney and Meryl Streep) have an idyllic home life with their son Ash (Jason Schwartzman) and his young nephew Kristofferson who is visiting. But after twelve years of quiet domesticity‚ the bucolic existence proves too much for the animal instincts of Mr. Fox. Very soon returns to his old life as a chicken thief from evil farmers (Boggs‚ Bunce and Bean)‚ endangering not only his family but the entire animal community

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    The Significance of Pete Seeger to American History Pete Seeger is an extremely talented artist who is very well known for his contributions to folk music. Pete Seeger is an absolute inspiration to many people around the world today. Not only was Pete Seeger just a singer/songwriter‚ he was also an important political activist‚ the author of several dozen books‚ an environmentalist as well as a peace advocator. He plays a very significant role in terms of historical influences. As a man of many

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    Heaney poetry consists of Anglo-Saxon ideals‚ not to mention Irish culture. His poems (Punishment and the First Kingdom) represent the perspective‚ which epitomizes the literature in Ireland. All of his works were written in sonnets and/or ballads. In Opened Ground‚ Heaney explains going to his Irish roots‚ however. In Punishment‚ it shows a rash side towards the female reader because the dialogue of the poem is vague and dark. Punishment‚ constructed with short rhythmic words and phrases

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