Volume‚ also referred to as dynamics‚ is one of the most important components of sound. Composers use volume as a way of controlling the emotional content and shape of a piece. It is interesting to note‚ however‚ that early composers did not generally mark their scores with instructions about volume until well into the 17th century‚ but depended upon the musicians to determine the appropriate levels of volume for a specific performance space. Composers started writing indications for dynamic levels
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4. Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 4 Foreword Paul Dunmall’s ‘Big Key’ – an all-embracing musical vision At many points in his career‚ renowned British saxophonist Paul Dunmall has been asked about his approach to improvisation – what his „concept‟ is; how and why he plays the way he does. That is a very big‚ important‚ and dauntingly difficult
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This genre came out the mix of cultures living on the Caribbean coast in the colonial era. Every musical genre in Colombia has its own dance‚ and cumbia is no exception. The dance is based in cumbia’s roots as a courtship ritual‚ and is performed by male and female pairs of dancers‚ usually in a group. Women wear long ruffled skirts that were once typical
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The Black Crook is a musical theatre which had been conform into modern ‘book musical.’ It was said that in summer of 1866‚ in the lower Broadway of New York City had been the busiest for them. With the congested traffic‚ temperature slowly rising and with the typical citizens walking around with such a busy road. Post-Civil War business had also boomed in this time period‚ in order terms there was in an increase with the city’s working and middle class population. With masses of people‚ they
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Musical Instruments of Visayas 1. Kudyapi (guitar of flute) A kudyapi is a stringed instrument similar to a lute; it features two strings that are manipulated when the instrument is played. The kudyapi is made of wood‚ and most measure between four and six feet long. The instrument is native to the Philippines‚ where many residents learn to play the traditional instrument. Traditionally‚ a man with the plan of proposing to a woman would firstly have to impress her with his musical skills on the
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Alfred Rosenberg were more focused on education‚ media‚ and the visual arts. At the largest musical gathering held by the Nazis‚ the 1938 Reichsmusiktage‚ Goebbels was remarkably vague in specifying Nazi music goals. Although some loose guidelines were put in place‚ the definition of ‘degenerate’ music continued to change through the lifespan of the regime. One reason for this failure to establish concrete musical standards was the continuing in-fighting between officials responsible for music regulation
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represented the musical sentiments in that era. In the past‚ many prominent musicians have proposed philosophies challenging the traditional musical expectations of their day and‚ thus‚ revolutionizing music. Music continues evolving even today‚ as modern composers break tradition and reshape societal and cultural attitudes toward music. Stephen Reich in particular was one such composer. Known as the “Father of Minimalism‚” Reich adopted minimalistic techniques that first came to musical prevalence in
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Analyzing The Entire Film "Chicago" (2002) Understanding movies comes from describing and analyzing the cinematic‚ theatrical‚ and literary elements that combine to create meaning. These steps create a basic understanding of the artistic and technical elements found in moviemaking. In addition‚ the major characteristics of different film genres and classic movies will be analyzed. The purpose of this paper is analyzing the Academy Award winning film Chicago. This paper will describe the six
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Top 10 Theatre Related Things To Do This Summer 1. Schmackarys- Throughout the theatre community and New York City‚ Schmackarys is known as “the cookie of Broadway”. Its menu features iconic flavors such as Sch’mores and Maple Bacon. It’s located on 362 West 45th Street on the southeast corner of 9th Avenue. Its cookies are perfect for a pre or post show snack and another cool feature is you could send cookies directly to a Broadway star. Making the Broadway experience more real and personal. 2
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Nick Moyer Music 324 November 16th‚ 2013 Lion King Musical Outline What musical theatre does best is to be abstract‚ not literal reality. Julie Taymor director of The Lion King‚ did exactly this when she directed the musical The Lion King. The Lion King Broadway show in 1997 won six Tony awards‚ eight Drama Desk awards and the Theatrical World Award. Everything in this show including lighting‚ choreography‚ orchestration‚ scenery‚ costume design‚ and performance all came together to make an unforgettable masterpiece
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