Golden Age of Broadway “Oklahoma! Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.” These iconic song lyrics are from the chart-topping musical Oklahoma!. This musical introduced‚ the now idolized‚ Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein (Brockett pg. 462). Rogers and Hammerstein wrote the musical‚ in hopes of making it on Broadway. Instead‚ they wrote a musical that started the next era to sweep through Broadway. The Golden Age of Broadway was the beginning of what will later be one of the most recognizable
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dramatic‚ and theatric. Singing was demanding‚ technique was sophisticated and refined. -music publishing became a profitable business -England gave musical attention to common class consumer. -Simple songs called airs and glees were popular with amateurs. 18th century - pleasure garden songs - landscaped gardens for dining and strolling had musical entertainment. Popularity led to publishing of the songs. -Parlor Songs: specifically tailored for the amateur market. ABA form- Simple‚ rarely exceeding
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Grade Details - All Questions Page: 1 2 3 4 Question 1. Question : Which of the following musicals were based on classic plays and literature? Student Answer: Showboat‚ South Pacific and The King and I South Pacific‚ The Sound of Music‚ and Pal Joey Candide‚ Carousel‚ and Porgy and Bess Candide‚ My Fair Lady‚ and West Side Story Points Received: 0 of 3 Comments: Question 2. Question : These small instrumental ensembles were used as military bands in the Revolutionary
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First‚ text-influence has never been taken seriously as one of the basic responsibilities of any genuinely complete analysis.3 Second‚ until we have written the history of text influences on music‚ we cannot write a truly comprehensive history of musical style. Moreover‚ we will never arrive at a genuine understanding of the vast vocal literature stretching from Josquin to Bach without a thorough grasp of one of the more important classes of text-influence: namely‚ word painting. The variety of
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manipulation of musical elements‚ (dynamics‚ pitch‚ tempo‚ rhythm‚ texture‚ meter‚ tonality‚ structure‚ melody‚ harmony‚ instrument) while contrasting them‚ but it can also be shown through the composers of the music‚ the size of the orchestra‚ musical directions‚ emotional content‚ and non-musical developments through that period of time. After the Renaissance and the Baroque era‚ the Classical era soon followed at around the 1720-1820’s. During these times in Europe‚ there were many non musical developments
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the guest of honor in wedding ceremony. A Gamelan is a group of Indonesian musical instruments commonly played in Balinese-Hindu temple ceremonies‚ weddings‚ tooth filing ceremonies and cremations. The instruments can also be seen in secular concerts‚ music competitions‚ school and government functions. They include the Kendang‚ Saron‚ Slentem‚ Gender and the Gambang amongst others.A Gamelan is a group of Indonesian musical instruments commonly played in Balinese-Hindu temple ceremonies‚ weddings
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in a musical context‚ refers to the unique‚ individual sounds of different instruments. For example‚ a violin has a very different tone color than a flute. 2. Composer Someone who writes music. Often used to refer to someone who writes notated art music‚ but can include songwriters and electronic musicians as well. 3. Conductor Leader of the orchestra. 4. Develop Elaborate on a musical idea by changing different aspects of it. 5. Form The structure of a musical composition
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developing‚ learning‚ and preserving different music works and musical ideas. Music notation is any system that represents aurally perceived music in written form with the use of numbers‚ symbols‚ and pictures. The earliest form of musical notation dates back to Iran 2000BC which was found in a cuneiform tablet‚ however‚ musical notation has evolved and adapted in many ways since then. The most prominent style of musical notation in today’s musical landscape is the Western classical system‚ which is interpreted
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La Rondalla de Saltillo Concert Report La Rondalla de Saltillo‚ University Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro in Saltillo (UAAAN) is a musical organization of university students. In November 2009‚ turns 43 years old. This rondalla was released in November 1966 in the capital of Coahuila‚ in the city of Saltillo‚ where it takes its name. I saw this musical grouping in Michoacán‚ while they were on tour for Mexico‚ in Plaza De Armas a cultural place in that state. They play very good they are five
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Reflection/ Personal Connection: My musical composition portrays my emotion when I am running in a race. Before a race begins‚ my heart pounds and there is anticipation. Therefore‚ the beginning of the musical composition utilizes the Ghostly Sub Bass.1 and Shaker 01.1 to depict that anxious feeling I have. The Ghostly Sub Bass sounds like my heart thumping loudly‚ due to nervousness‚ and the Shaker resembles the adrenaline I have when the gunshots fire and I have to race out of the starting line
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