centuries bc) invented the triadic‚ or three-part‚ structure (strophic lines followed by antistrophic lines in the same metre‚ concluding with a summary line‚ called an epode‚ in a different metre) that characterizes the odes of Pindar and Bacchylides. Choral odes were also an integral part of the Greek drama. In Latin the word was not used until about the time of Horace‚ in the 1st centurybc. His carmina (“songs”)‚ written in stanzas of two or four lines of polished Greek metres‚ are now universally called
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The type of compositions performed varies considerably as well‚ depending on the members of the choir and the environment in which they perform. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_choir A choir‚ chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music‚ in turn‚ is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus. The former term is very often applied to groups affiliated with a church (whether or
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Apart from Vallaury and D’Aronco‚ the other leading architects who made important contributions to the late Ottoman architecture in Istanbul included the architects of the Balyan family‚ William James Smith‚ August Jachmund‚ Mimar Kemaleddin Bey‚ Vedat Tek and Giulio Mongeri. Architects were considered the intellectuals of their era. Instead of universities‚ the Ottomans created professional colleges to turn out engineers and architects‚ (military) doctors and veterinaries‚ accountants and administrators
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A brief background and history of African Music The African continent is the second largest continent in the world‚ and its people constitute a 10th of the world’s population with about one thousand indigenous languages spoken throughout the continent (Stone‚ 1998‚ p.2). In this context‚ it is important that a brief history of African music cannot be conclusive and is more complex than we realize. No scholar managed to offer a perspective about African culture that has not been contested. Given
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that he killed a man but is uncertain whether or not that man is Laius. Oedipus asserts‚ “Why‚ several bandits in your account‚ he claimed‚ cut down the King. If he will keep to several‚ I‚ as only one‚ am not the killer‚ not the same‚” (Oedipus. choral dialogue. Oedipus. lines 979 - 982). Although Oedipus suggests that he is merely one‚ Oedipus ironically plays several roles in the tragedy. He serves as a king‚ husband‚ son‚ father‚ and brother. Sophocles’ use of dramatic irony underscores Oedipus’
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in-depth study of counterpoint and form‚ Thompson not only went on to teach these subjects at ivy league schools but also highlighted these aspects within his compositions. Besides writing three symphonies‚ Thompson’s major works have been focused on choral music. This educator was ahead of time by looking back on gregorian chant and other early forms of music while being surrounded by a modern music culture which looked forward to new sounds. This
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SPINAL CORD INJURY CASE STUDY 2 Abstract This spinal cord injury case is about my 50 year old brother named Kevin that fell off our mother’s roof and fractured his vertebra at the T5-T9 level. He is now a paraplegic that has come to live with my family. What is his functional level to this day? What are the capabilities and functional limitations
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communicate in English was never a problem for me. My family uses English more than Malay when we communicate. I have confidence in my ability to speak English. I got an A+ for my SPM English test as well. During Secondary school years I have joined a choral speaking competition and an English drama competition. This helped me a lot with my confidence. I can also communicate in Chinese as I attended Chinese primary
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Because I eventually became proficient in my singing skill and I also was so eager to learn and better myself‚ I became the leader of my choir in my junior year of high school. I was then awarded the National School Choral award which was the highest achievement in high school for choral programs. After this achievement passed‚ I decided to continue bettering myself though choir‚ piano class‚ and music appreciation‚ to make myself an ideal candidate to help others with their musical journey. I have
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