Repertory A Western Music: 1750-1890 The purpose of MUS1041 is to give an introduction‚ historical‚ cultural and analytical‚ to the music of what are usually called the Classical and Romantic eras. The main traditions of European music will be covered and advice will be given as to the development of ways of defining the musical materials of these fascinating and popular periods. The module is also intended to function as an introduction to the study of music at university and embraces
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Music is a very important part of modern popular culture and society today. Students are so clung to their person music players that it is almost impossible to walk around the halls of any high school without seeing some sort or cord connecting their head to some portable electronic device. It has even gotten to the point where the phones‚ used every day for communication‚ now serve as a way to listen to music. After observing this‚ one must ask the question; what is it that everyone is listening
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he was one of the choirboys at the basilica of Sta. Maria Maggiore‚ where he studied music between 1537 and 1539. In 1544‚ when he was 19 years old‚ he went back to his native town where he was made the organist of the cathedral‚ St. Agapito. Three years(1547) later he got married and had three boys. In 1551‚ the bishop of the cathedral St Agapito became Pope Julius III. Pope Julius III admired Palestrina’ music so much that when he became Pope he took him to Rome where he made him maestro di cappella
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The Music of Thailand The music of Thailand reflects its geographic position at the intersection of China‚ India‚ Indonesia and Cambodia‚ and reflects trade routes that have historically included Persia‚ Africa‚ Greece and Rome. Thai musical instruments are varied and reflect ancient influence from far a field - including the klong thap and khim (Persian origin)‚ the jakhe (Indian origin)‚ the klong jin (Chinese origin)‚ and the klong kaek (Indonesian origin). Classical music Thai classical
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Music of the USA History The music of the United States reflects the country’s multi-ethnic population through a diverse array of styles. Among the country’s most internationally-renowned genres are hip hop‚ blues‚ country‚ rhythm and blues‚ jazz‚ barbershop‚ pop‚ techno‚ and rock and roll. After Japan‚ the United States has the world’s second largest music market with a total retail value of 3‚635.2 million dollars in 2010 and its music is heard around the world. Since the beginning
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The effects of computer games on young children – a review of the research Jessica Harris “The views expressed in this report are those of the authors‚ not necessarily those of the Home Office (nor do they reflect Government policy).” RDS Occasional Paper No 72 The Research‚ Development and Statistics Directorate RDS is part of the Home Office. The Home Office ’s purpose is to build a safe‚ just and tolerant society in which the rights and responsibilities of individuals‚ families and communities
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"Music and The Tempest" The vital center of The Tempest is its music. Pervading and informing the action of the play‚ music is always sounding‚ always affecting and shaping the lives of the characters. Often directionless and ambiguous in its meaning‚ the music of The Tempest provides a context for Prospero’s magical machinations and becomes‚ through the course of the play‚ a powerfully evocative symbol of this magic. In The Tempest music is the medium through which order emerges from chaos; it
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The Most Powerful and Dangerous Vehicle: Music As music has been used in all matters‚ it has been involved with political issues as well. As Billy Bragg said “All the great political music was made at the height of political confrontations (Bragg).” This quotation manifestly indicates that there has always been political confrontation and it proves that music has been used in both sides. During the war time some authorities especially Germany and USA produced many songs (including anthems) which
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The Effects On 90’s Music Throughout history‚ fashion has always been an influential deal. Fashion is constantly changing from decade to decade. In the 70’s it was all flowers and fringe‚ 80’s bright and fun‚ and in the 90’s grunge. Music has the effect‚ and the 90’s was the most exciting time for music because of the Cold War‚ New World Order‚ and the political disagreement towards the government. During the 90’s a bunch of political things happened. From the end of the Cold War‚ to the New
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KOREAN MUSIC Traditional Korean music includes both the folk‚ vocal‚ religious and ritual music styles of the Korean people. Korean music‚ along with arts‚ painting‚ and sculpture has been practiced since prehistoric times. Two distinct musical cultures exist in Korea today: traditional music (Gugak) and Western music (yangak). Korean Folk music Korean folk music is varied and complex‚ but all forms maintain a set of rhythms (called Jangdan) and a loosely defined set of melodic modes. Because
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