One of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s most famous pieces from the Renaissance was Sicut Cervus‚ a motet that bases itself off the first two phrases from Psalm 42 (41). The piece was scored for four voices‚ presumably for a soprano‚ alto‚ base‚ and tenor‚ and all four voices seemed to act almost independent of each other. Obviously the existence of various voices means the piece has a polyphonic texture‚ but interestingly it is actually imitative polyphony‚ meaning that all voices have are reading
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opinion of the characters in a different way. Curley’s wife is looked at in a different perspective by the viewers in the film by the senses that were added and deleted from the novel. In the book the reader sees her as mean and full of herself but in the film Curley’s wife doesn’t seem mean she appears like she is looking for attention and wanting to feel recognized. In the story‚ as Lennie‚ Crooks‚ and Candy were talking about the dream‚ Curley’s wife comes in and says to Crooks‚ “‘Well‚ you keep your
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I remember once reading about a man‚ who got smitten thrice by lightning in life‚ and once in his own graveyard. At that time I thought that fate was a whimsical son of a b***. I know‚ I know… Watch your language and all that‚ but what can I say‚ I’ve never been one to be careful around others‚ I mean‚ people should be able to swallow things like this‚ as long as they’re not said to be hurtful. Aaaaaanyway‚ I’m losing the track of my mind‚ what I meant with all that is simple‚ I’m being struck by
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Double Helix is a thriller-mystery that revolves around modern day science. This book is suspenseful and eloquent‚ with a hair-raising conclusion. Double Helix explores identity‚ intimacy‚ and the complicated ethics of genetic engineering. This book is filled with questions and hidden answers. Double Helix is bursting with protagonists‚ multiple conflicts‚ and a deep fundamental theme found within the novel. One of the main protagonists in this book‚ Eli Samuels‚ plays an important role. Eli
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Campus Racism 101 It’s been over a decade since Nikki Giovanni wrote “Campus Racism 101‚” but sadly the issues have not dissipated with time. In fact‚ these issues have evolved into something that affects all social groups; not just minority groups. While racism as a whole is still thriving‚ it has recently been accompanied by stereotypically induced prejudice; stereotypes are persistent in every social group. From stereotyped communities to minorities in collage and the campus itself‚ to hate
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Defending The Double Wing Part I Rules for every player on the defense By Clay Kallam‚ Contributing Editor In 1994‚ coach Don Markham’s Bloomington High (Calif.) Bruins had a pretty good season. They went 14-0 and scored 880 points. Let’s review: 880 points. In one year. How did Markham do it...with an offense he devised that was a modern version of the Double Wing. It’s a highly effective offense featuring two tight ends‚ one fullback (right behind the quarterback) and two wingbacks…as in 880
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‘A simple definition’ of language ‘might be that it is “a system of symbols and rules that enable us to communicate” and that ‘words‚ either written or spoken are symbols’ and ‘rules specify how words are ordered to form sentences’ (Harley‚ 2008‚ pg.5). However this can be debated and as a result ‘many linguists think that providing a formal definition of language is a waste of time’ (Harley‚ 2008‚ pg5). ‘There is no human society that does not have a fully developed language; being human and being
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A RECONSTRUCTED PORTRAIT OF JUAN DE LA CRUZ By Roger Don S.J. Cerda How do we describe today’s Filipino? What are the qualities or physical attributes that make us stand out among all the races in the world? What distinguishing marks do we have? Is it our nose that is as big and wide as the gorilla’s? Is it our fair skin? Is it our round brown eyes? Is it our moderate height? Is it our unique black hair? Is it our proficiency in the Filipino language? Is it our conservative way of dressing or
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A wife is a married woman; woman who has a husband; a man’s partner in marriage. (Oxford Dictionary) Is this surface definition of “wife” in actuality means to the husband and also the wife herself? Every married man wishes to have a good wife. Many people advice the new bride to be a good wife to her husband. But what are the makings of a good wife? Many women don’t know about it. But most of these qualities of a good wife are already ingrained in a woman and the rest can be developed. Good wife
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of the WIFE in Islam For every Muslim wife it is important to know her role in establishing a harmonious relationship with her husband according to the Quran and the Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet [may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]). The characteristics and behaviours of the Western (& Eastern) cultured wives has become the cause for many marital break-ups. This is of no surprise‚ the women of the west are encouraged to go against nature and compete with man in his role i
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