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    violinist of the Baroque Period. Bach was born in 1685 in Eisenach‚ a town in Thuringia‚ Germany; he was raised and spent most of his life there. Because a scarcity of finances his career and himself were limited to where he could travel. Unlike many other known composers of the time‚ he never went farther north than Hamburg or farther south than Carlsbad. Consequently‚ many referred to him as “one of the greatest and most influential composers of the Western world‚” particularly of the Baroque Era. (“Classical

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    composition during the development of music in each era. With the emergence of the Baroque era of music‚ the stylistic elements of homophony‚ alongside features such as basso continuo and a more common use of dissonance‚ became the norm. Prior to this development music was more structured‚ following contrapuntal styles and sticking to a strict tonal center. The stretch of time between the Renaissance and Baroque periods of music offered a unique perspective of the changing opinions through the

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    Filmon Berhe Intro. to Music Mrs. Small October 25‚ 2012 Baroque&Classical differences Special Circumstances Johnathan Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart were both two extraordinary men that had a great influence in music from the past that still continues into the current present. Both of theses composers were well known in their time and had great schooling in the musical arts‚ which contributed much to their success-fulness in their careers as musicians. During the times of both

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    characteristics . Period groupings are defined by the perception that the works within them share a single quality or a set of qualities that are significant. One must remember that periodisation is a device used in hindsight for critical analysis and debate‚ and consider that it may become intellectually limiting if merely accepted and not challenged . 1 The period in Western music extending approximatel y from the year 1600 to the year 1750 has‚ in hindsight‚ been dubbed the ‘Baroque Era’ by music

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    1580‚ well known during the late Romantic period and early Baroque period‚ and continues to be of musical prominence today for "its heartfelt melancholic lyrics"‚ "interpretations in the fields of folk and classical music"‚ and for having a melody "so evocative of English countryside". The fact that it is comprised of a simple sequence of chords with a repeating bass shows that it uses a form more familiar with the slow/focused tempo of the Renaissance period‚ but is also influential to the later‚ significant

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    Sensitive Perios linked to the Childs First Stages of Development ‘The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth’. This powerful statement suggests that the child begins their education as early as the day they enter the world. This can be explained in detail by the stages of development from birth to adulthood. These stages are crucial in a child’s life and each stage has its prominence. Montessori believed that a baby should adapt himself to life after birth. The reason

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    Tomás Luis de Victoria was born in Avila Spain in 1548‚ he was the seventh of 11 children. At a young age‚ he became a choirboy and studied under many Spanish composers. In 1562 Victoria went to Rome to study music at Jesuit Collegio Germanico. While in Rome many believed‚ Victoria studied under the maestro di cappella Palestrina. In September 1571 Victoria began teaching music at Jesuit Collegio Germanico‚ and shortly after became the maestro di cappella. In 1583 Victoria expressed his wishes of

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    during 16th to 18th century in Western Europe. It is a ‘French term used to describe artifacts made in Turkey‚ or in France by Turkish craftsmen‚ and by derivation the influence on French design of elements from the Byzantine Empire‚ the Saljuq Islamic period and the Ottoman Empire.’ 1 In music‚ the influence of Turkish culture in European society also spurred composers like Mozart‚ Haydn and Beethoven to write music with the used of Alla Turca style in 18th century. Alla Turca was being referred to the

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    audience appears to be standing and are screaming and singing to the music. Chad Kroeger directly speaks to the onlookers‚ encouraging their participation. The Baroque period‚ between 1600 and 1750s‚ had yet another completely different audience. Most performances were private‚ not open to the public‚ or in churches. Towards the end of the baroque‚ operas and certain concerts opened to the public changing the source of income for musicians of the

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    Prehistoric Music All music produced in preliterate cultures (prehistory) are commonly known as Prehistoric or Primitive music. Music occurred prior to recorded history‚ therefore the source is unknown. Some people believe that music derived from organic rhythms and sounds. Human music may echo these phenomena using patterns‚ repetition and tonality. In some cultures music is intended to mimic natural sounds‚ some of these reasons may relate religious practices and beliefs. It may also be used

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