“Derived from the Portuguese barroco‚ or “oddly shaped pearl‚” the term “baroque” has been widely used since the nineteenth century to describe the period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750” - http://www.baroque.org. Following the Renaissance‚ the baroque period was known for its expressivity of boldness‚ extravagance‚ overall balance‚ and use of heavy use of ornamentation. These features can be seen in everything from the clothing styles‚ to the architecture‚ and in particular
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different things‚ because individuals have different preferences in entertainment‚ most forms are recognisable and familiar. Storytelling‚ music‚ drama‚ dance‚ and different kinds of performance exist in all cultures‚ were supported in royal courts‚ developed into sophisticated forms and over time became available to all citizens. The process has been accelerated in modern times by an entertainment industry which records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit
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Music is the expression of emotion through the medium of sound. From the very first moment a human heard a songbird and endeavored to recreate that beauty‚ or beat on a hollow log and found the rhythm compelling‚ music has become the most powerful freedom given by God. Music‚ in itself‚ is a characteristic common and unique to all cultures throughout the world. Every culture in history includes music as an important part of everyday life. Music‚ as a part of culture‚ will most often have more
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Cambodia Music Cambodian Art music is highly influenced by ancient forms as well as Hindu forms. Religious dancing‚ many of which depict stories and ancient myths‚ are common. Some dances are accompanied by a pinpeat orchestra‚ which includes a ching (cymbal)‚ roneat (bamboo xylophone)‚ pai au(flute)‚ sralai (oboe)‚ chapey (bass banjo)‚ gong (bronze gong)‚ tro (fiddle)‚ and various kinds of drums. Each movement the dancer makes refers to a specific idea‚ including abstract concepts like today (pointing
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Without slavery‚ music would not sound the same. Discuss. The blues is the music made by slaves. It was the first type of music‚ and it was created by normal people when they were forced into slavery many centuries ago. When more than 12 million African slaves were taken over to America countries to work they used to have everything taken away from them. Their rights‚ their names and their possessions were all stripped from them. However the one thing slave owners could not take away from the
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pop music a type of music‚ usually played on electronic instruments‚ that is popular with many people because it consists of short songs with a strong beat and simple tunes that are easy to remember. Pop music is often simply called pop. rock ’n’ roll a type of music that was popular in the 1950s and combined simple blues structures played on guitars with strong regular beats soul music a type of African-American music that developed in the 1960s‚ combining r & b with pop‚
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Defines the word technology as "the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life‚ society and the environment. In the minute it took me to open up the internet‚ google dictionary‚ be given the link for dictionary.com and search "technology"‚ it has saved me looking at numerous amounts of "te" words. Some may call it lacy but I’d prefer to call it more convenient and that really is what technology is built on: convenience. No doubt
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Merriam Webster defines music as sounds that are sung by voices or played on musical instruments‚ written or printed symbols showing how music should be played or sung‚ and the art or skill of creating or performing music. Merriam Webster also defines Therapy as the treatment of physical or mental illnesses. When these two activities are brought together we create music therapy. This is defined as therapy based on engagement in musical activities: the therapeutic use of music (as to reduce anxiety
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this impact the music of the Romantic period? 2.What is chromaticism? 3. What are the three types of Romantic composers? Describe each type. 4. What is a ballet? How did Romantic composers change this music form? 5. What is a symphonic poem? How is it related to programme music? Critical Thinking Questions 1. How does the music of the Romantic period differ from the music of the Classical period? How is the music similar? 2. What are the characteristics of Romantic music? 3. What were some
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most westernized of all the states in Modern India. One of the things that make Goa unique‚ are the laws‚ a legacy that the Portuguese have left behind. The common civil code‚ confers equal status to all religions‚ it favours no particular religion. The law also accords equal legal status to both sexes‚ in all matters. Goa’s rich cultural heritage comprises of dances‚ folk songs‚ visual arts‚ music and folk tales rich in content and variety. Goan are born music lovers‚ most Goans can pluck at a guitar
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