Introduction to Western Classical Music Section: Mus–1000–N Term 2 Jan-March 2012‚ Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. (Jan. 8-Mar. 12) Location: Hickam Instructor: Beth Uale‚ buale@hpu.edu (808) 781-1963 Course description: An introductory exploration of the evolution of Western classical music (WCM) from the Middle Ages to the present in relation to the background of life and art. Major historical movements in WCM are covered as well as the basics of reading western music notation. In addition‚ the impact
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MUSI4813 5/20/09 Music History Synopsis Ancient Greece Major Political events- Much of the written compositions made in this time were destroyed or went missing as the Christian church got rid of pagan influences. Rome was overthrown and Europe went into turmoil and people focused less on music and more on survival. Historical perspective- Aristotle and Plato wrote about music which they believed to have moral and ethical properties essential to the complete education of young students.
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Antonio Vivaldi and “The Four Seasons” Antonio Vivaldi is widely known as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque Era. Vivaldi was considered a musical genius in Venice and all over Italy. He and his music quickly spread around the world. His achievements are remarkable and inspiring to any musician or composer. His unique techniques and musical elements he used made his music stand out. Vivaldi’s famous concerto‚ The Four Seasons‚ is perhaps his most famous work. This concerto has four
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The moment I realized music is what I would want to do for the rest of my life. The first open-mic of my life. I’m so nervous that my hands won’t stop shaking. Its funny because before it actually got to this point‚ I was telling everyone in a fit of joy how I had finally got my first show and how they should come and support me. The sign-up sheet finally comes out and I hesitantly write my name on it knowing that I wasn’t even down (’done’ instead of ’down’) writing the song I was about to perform
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walls with a single light shining on a podium. While people found their seats‚ a man who worked their went to the podium and began to introduce the poets‚ but beforehand‚ he spoke about Beyond Baroque and the work that this organization does in order to support art in the area. Founded in1968‚ Beyond Baroque has been a fixture in the Venice community where they work to support poets and artists while also boasting an impressive resume of working with well renowned writers and celebrities. While the
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Baroque period started right after the Renaissance era‚ time of exploring and trying new world ideas. Baroque period was established in 1600 C.E to 1750 C.E. The word “baroque” came from the Portuguese word barroco. This was the time there was improvement in technology‚ instruments‚ development of opera‚ rise of string section‚ and when people started to pay attention to base lines. During baroque period there was a religious war that happened. Roman Catholics lost some power so the monarchy got
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Music is the expression of emotion through the medium of sound. From the very first moment a human heard a songbird and endeavored to recreate that beauty‚ or beat on a hollow log and found the rhythm compelling‚ music has become the most powerful freedom given by God. Music‚ in itself‚ is a characteristic common and unique to all cultures throughout the world. Every culture in history includes music as an important part of everyday life. Music‚ as a part of culture‚ will most often have more
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One of the most important characteristics of the Baroque era is the major breakthroughs in the sciences and mathematics. This inevitably happened with humans trusting and expanding the power of reason. The major breakthroughs during this time led to what is known as the Scientific Revolution that changed people’s minds about the universe. One of the fundamental principles during this era was the Empirical Method‚ also known as inductive reasoning/method. Francis Bacon described this method as one
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and recognition. Music like most forms of creative expression is an extension of the self and in turn a reflexion as it gives tangibility to our thoughts‚ emotions and ideas. Music operates on multiple layers of self-identification‚ as it can highlight ethnic‚ gender and cultural traits. Music has been a part of human identity since the dawn of man. From ritual dances of ancient tribal peoples to the war songs of ancient Greece and Rome to the more developed forms of music of the Renaissance
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In music‚ homophony (pron.: /hɵˈmɒfəni/; Greek: ὁμόφωνος‚ homóphōnos‚ from ὁμός‚ homós‚ "same" and φωνή‚phōnē‚ "sound‚ tone") is a texture in which two or more parts move together in harmony‚ the relationship between them creating chords. This is distinct from polyphony‚ in which parts move with rhythmic independence‚ and monophony‚ in which all parts (if there are multiple parts) move in parallel rhythm and pitch. A homophonic texture is alsohomorhythmic[1] (or uses a "very similar rhythm").[2] However
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