Treble‚ Trouble: There Can Be No Revolution without Song An Introduction ‘There can be no revolution without song.’ It is 1970‚ in Santiago. A banner flutters in the triumphant spring atmosphere: pithy‚ telling. Socialist Salvador Allende has just been elected President of Chile‚ and right now‚ he stands on an open-air stage amidst a group of musicians. That banner above him asserts a simple but significant truth‚ one that finds incontrovertible evidence in the cultural output of revolutions worldwide
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the rhythmic martiality of most of the strains‚ the final strain (the trio) often has a lyrical (if somewhat bombastic) quality. Notable German and Austrian march composers include Carl Teike ("Alte Kameraden")‚ Hermann Ludwig Blankenburg‚ Johann Gottfried Piefke ("Preußens Gloria")‚ Hans Schmid‚ Josef Wagner‚ and Karl Michael Ziehrer. Swedish marches have many things in common with the German marches‚ much due to historical friendship and bondage with states like Prussia‚ Hessia and‚ from 1871 and
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Leonhard Euler (/ˈɔɪlər/ oil-er;[2] German pronunciation: [ˈɔʏlɐ] ( listen)‚ local pronunciation: [ˈɔɪlr̩] ( listen); 15 April 1707 – 18 September 1783) was a pioneering Swiss mathematician and physicist. He made important discoveries in fields as diverse as infinitesimal calculus and graph theory. He also introduced much of the modern mathematical terminology and notation‚ particularly for mathematical analysis‚ such as the notion of amathematical function.[3] He is also renowned for his work in mechanics
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“Kleider Machen Leute”. This idiom holds a certain deceptive and controlling appeal‚ but much truth is there behind it? I will investigate through this paper the motives behind individuals who hyperbolize or manipulate their appearances. The Swiss poet Gottfried Keller first coined the term Kleider Machen Leute as he used this as the title for one of his novels. In the novel‚ a poor tailor dresses nicely and is treated well. This proves that people base their impressions and treatment towards others mainly
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Austin Goodbrand History 1000 The Black Death just emerged in Italy in 1348 and after about 3 years it had killed off 25 to 50% of Europe’s populace.1 It hit Europe so hard because of the conditions that the people were living in. The population had been quite large and in such close living quarters as most of the urban centers were the people could become easily affected by such a problem. As the population was quite high any food shortages would cause a great problem and no one would be very well
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What is π? Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines π as "1: the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet... 2 a: the symbol pi denoting the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter b: the ratio itself: a transcendental number having a value to eight decimal places of 3.14159265" A number can be placed into several categories based on its properties. Is it prime or composite? Is it imaginary or real? Is it transcendental or algebraic? These questions help define a number’s behavior in
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Music: The Beat to our Mind‚ Body and Soul Music is a powerful tool that has been scientifically proven to be useful and harmful in many different ways. The interconnection between music and the physical and mental health of human beings has been researched for centuries. Many people use music as a tool for brainstorming and motivation. Some look at music as a hobby; for some music is their passion‚ while others pursue music as their career. It is essential to choose your music wisely because
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Cited: Egendorf‚ Laura K. Teen Alcoholism. San Diego: Greenhaven‚ 2001. Print. Gottfried‚ Ted. The Facts about Alcohol. New York: Benchmark‚ 2005. Print.
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Black Plague vs. Medicine in the Middle Ages In 1348‚ the Bubonic Plague swept through western Europe’s hemisphere taking out thirty to fifty percent of the total population. The Black Death set the stage for more modern medicine and spurred changes in public health and hospital management. The plague sent physicians scrambling to develop treatments and find causes. The Black Death also helped shift medicine toward greater emphasis on practice than there had been before. Lastly‚ it helped blend
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Throughout the course of the drama‚ Willy Loman‚ a delusional salesman sinks lower into his depression and confusion‚ until he eventually ends his life. There has been much discussion on whether ’Death of a Salesman’ is a tragedy‚ and if Willy is a tragic hero. Many critics question the supposedly tragic elements of the drama‚ citing Aristotle’s definition of tragedy‚ and Shakespearean examples. Willy is often compared to King Lear‚ however it is often suggested that his misfortune pales in comparison
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