In music‚ homophony (pron.: /hɵˈmɒfəni/; Greek: ὁμόφωνος‚ homóphōnos‚ from ὁμός‚ homós‚ "same" and φωνή‚phōnē‚ "sound‚ tone") is a texture in which two or more parts move together in harmony‚ the relationship between them creating chords. This is distinct from polyphony‚ in which parts move with rhythmic independence‚ and monophony‚ in which all parts (if there are multiple parts) move in parallel rhythm and pitch. A homophonic texture is alsohomorhythmic[1] (or uses a "very similar rhythm").[2] However
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Baroque is a style in art and a set of styles of European classical music. The word Baroque is also used in architecture‚ painting‚ sculpture‚ dance and literature. The word Baroque comes from Portuguese the word barocco which means strange. It was first used in France to mean works of art that did not follow the current trend. The Baroque Period was between the Renaissance and the Classical periods and it was from about 1575 to about 1770. In the Baroque period‚ there were lots of absolutist
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to speak these past few weeks‚ so I decided to write you this letter in order to update you on the current events that have occurred in my life recently. Two days ago‚ I attended a baroque sinfonia at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music‚ directed by Adam Gilbert‚ director of the early music program. The program consisted of selections from The Fairy Queen‚ originally composed by Henry Purcell. The overall performing environment was quite outstanding. It was great that the
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Mariachi music originated in Jalisco‚ Mexico. It is said it began in the town of Cocula. It is a version of theatrical orchestra‚ it includes violins‚ harp and guitars which developed in and around Jalisco. It began in the 19th century‚ and is still popular today. The Violin is apart of a Mariachi ensemble‚ it is a string instrument. It is 4 stringed and the smallest‚ highest-pitched member of the string family. The purpose of the violin in mariachi music is to complement trumpet melodies. The
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Individual Assignment no. 2 Schubert’s Symphony no.8 in B minor‚ also called the Unfinished Symphony‚ deviates from the typical first movement of a Classical symphony in various aspects. Similar to other Classical symphonies‚ the first movement of unfinished symphony adapted sonata form as the skeleton. Despite the use of symphonic sonata form‚ Schubert begins the piece by an 8-bar quiet solo Preface theme which is played by the cellos and double basses in unison. The low registers and softly
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Pop Music 73% of teens in America listen to popular music‚ which is also known as ‘pop’ music (Murray). There are so many different music genres in the world and it’s amazing how pop music can capture 73 percent of the teen’s attention. Pop music offers an endless variety of styles and meanings to the listening audience. Although I listen to many other music genres‚ I listen to pop music a lot more often. And there are reasons why 73 percent of other teens do too. Pop music is such a diverse genre
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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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Anyogu loved his Baroque Classics – he went on to compose various song in the native Ibo language – most still song today. The natives are known for their songs and native singing the addition of Baroque added a classical international Baroque appeal. The early teachers of music were Fr. Charles Vogler‚ Fr. Cadio and Fr. Lutz – Anyogu as we know studied music at Castle head and it was not surprising that he was among the pioneers in the music teachings‚ composing and translations in Eastern Nigeria
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Once upon a time there was a cherry blossom tree‚ and spring was just starting. All of the trees around her started to grow beautiful flowers‚ and so did she. As the weather became warmer‚ more flowers grew all over her branches‚ until she became the most beautiful cherry blossom in her park. One day though‚ she looked around and noticed the ground was littered with something. As the wind blew the soft pink petals up around her trunk‚ she saw‚ horrified‚ the petals of the trees around her littering
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MID TERM EXAM to be down loaded and answered in Word Chapter 1 before 1492 Worlds Apart (The Indigenous Problem in America) 1a) Describe the relationship of Indigenous Peoples to the land and their level of technology in the Americas before 1492. 1c) Describe the travels of Columbus to the New World‚ The treatment by the explorers of the Indigenous peoples they encountered. (Optional) Describe discussion or presentation made in the class sessions on this
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