1. What are figured bass and basso continuo? How are they related? Figured bass is a musical notation using numbers to indicate chords‚ intervals‚ and other aspects in relation to the bass note of the music and basso continuo is the harmony of the music itself. (this has nothing to do with the question; when I took AP music theory‚ figured bass was my favorite thing to do!) 2. What is ornamentation? Ornamentation is the use of non-necessary musical flourishes‚ such as trills and grace notes
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Music Video’s and Their Effect on Teens In today’s culture people are influenced by more than just their friends and family. The problem being discussed is that music videos send a message that it is ok to live as a thug and hustler through the use of appeals by showing these thugs in music videos as living glamorous lives. People’s personalities are influenced by what they see and hear‚ whether it is through television‚ radio‚ or video games. The television is by far the most effective tool for
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Pop music in the 21st Century Hello! Everyone‚ It’s the weekly podcast. I’m Terry Lam. Today I’m going to talk about pop music in the 21st Century. Basically‚ pop music is short for popular music and nowadays‚ there are many different countries in the world are doing pop music like Britain‚ America‚ Korea‚ Japan‚ Africa and China‚ and among all of these countries‚ recently the most famous pop music country is Korea and Japan which is called K-pop and J-pop and they are very popular through the
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Censorship in Music When listening to the radio‚ most people come across a song that has been changed from its original version‚ whether certain words are beeped out‚ or a string of lyrics are replaced altogether. This is censorship‚ and it is very common on the radio. It is also very controversial. People don’t agree what should be censored or if anything should be censored at all. However‚ we believe that censorship is a good thing. Censorship allows offensive music to be altered so that it is
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Music Therapy 1 Music therapy is the use of music by health care professionals to promote healing and enhance quality of life for their patients. Music therapy may be used to encourage emotional expression‚ promote social interaction‚ relieve symptoms‚ and for other purposes. Music therapists may use active or passive methods with patients‚ depending on the individual patient’s needs and abilities. The idea of music as a healing influence
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Music Lit Essay Questions 8 December 2012 1. The multi-movement cycle is when one piece comprises three or four movements For example‚ the classical era symphony‚ sonata‚ string quartet‚ and concerto all follow this cycle. THe Sonata-allegro form is a structural pattern used by composers first in the 18th century as a means to organize their music. Some people like to compare it to a basic essay format which has in introduction with a thesis‚ supporting body paragraphs‚ and conclusion that
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of music I listen to‚ and to each kind it fits a mood. A heavy rock ballad suits my mood when am either angry or needing an energetic boost. A fast paced punk rock track makes my day anytime. It is something I need like oxygen‚ and food. The songs that have memories‚ and the songs that have the most meaning‚ are the tunes I don’t mind listening to when the mood suites. I enjoy a variety of music in my life to listen to‚ and each song affects me a different way. Heavy rock is a type of music I enjoy
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Gangsta rap is one of the most controversial music genres. It has been criticized by numerous organizations and people for the violence advocated and depicted by gangsta rappers‚ and because of gangsta rap stereotypes of violence in inner-city communities arise‚ women are degraded‚ and young teens are more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Numerous rap groups glorified the life style of gangsters in their music; the group N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitude) is considered the founders of the
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CUBAN MUSIC Cuba is a small communist country in the Caribbean. Though they may not have a lot of money and property‚ Cubans are among the most cheerful‚ musical and outgoing people on earth. The unique sound of Cuban music traces back to the Yoruban and Congolese cultures in West Africa. Over thousands of slaves were brought over during the 1880s‚ and along with them their styles of music. A few of the instruments brought over are still used in Cuban music today such as the bata drums. After
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something into it to get it started‚ but you get more out of it in the end than what you put in. Entertainment is its own reward‚ and generally doesn’t last." Please ponder and consider your understanding of the above quote. For Essay 2‚ respond to the Wuorinen quote in light of the music about which we have learned in class and to which we have listened as a part of this class. Also‚ you may bring into your response the music to which you listen most frequently. 200 – 400 words in a clear and concise
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