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    The Difference between Greek and Modern theatres Kimberly Legaspi February 25th‚ 2013 Word count: 1478 Difference between Greek and Modern Theatres  Theatre today as in ancient Greek times is a popular form of entertainment. Today’s theatres share many similarities with the Greek predecessors however they are also very different. There are in fact many differences for example; layout‚ special effects‚ seating arrangement‚ the importance of drama and religion‚ setting‚ location and architectural

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    the A Major with a 5/4 time signature. River Flows features finger positions indicated in numbers. In the musical score‚ the piece uses fermata and grace notes. The positioning of the fermata notes bring about the needed “rest” or “breathing” since the piece generally sounds fast-paced. On the other hand‚ grace notes add interesting resonance in River Flows in You. Aside from these‚ the musical score also indicated the finger positioning of the instrumentalist. Its rhythm and base of the song is

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    The Glory of the Lord by Handel has four motifs which are: ‘And the Glory the Glory of the Lord’ – This motif outlines the chord of A major‚ the tonic chord‚ and moves up the last three notes of the scale. This helps to establish the key. The word-setting is syllabic‚ one word to a syllable. ‘Shall be revealed’ – In this motif the second bar is a repeat of the first bar but a tone lower. The word ‘revealed’ is melismatic (several notes to one syllable). ‘For the mouth of the lord hath spoken it’

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    Nicole Jarrell Intro to Theatre Ms. Elizabeth Taheri October 10‚ 2000 Theatre as a Religious Ceremony "The drama in Greece was inextricably bound up with religious feeling and religious observance." (Cheney 33) The citizens of the Greek states were the first European communities to raise dramatic performances to the level of an art. Furthermore‚ the Greek playwrights still exercise a potent creative force‚ and many modern dramatists find strong relationships between these legendary themes

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    Niobid Painter‚ named after his most famous glazed ceramic vase paintings‚ is one of the most well known vase-painters of classical Athens Greece and is appreciated for his soft and balanced work of art. In the Red Figure Amphora with Musical Scene‚ in the scene that is believed to be the first of the two‚ the women in the woman’s quarter of the house‚ are elaborately dressed and are preparing far a music session. The scene depicts a seated woman relaxing while fingering a barbiton. Directly above

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    According to R. Wagner opera does not mean so much a musical work‚ as a musical‚ poetical‚ and spectacular work all at once; opera is the work par excellence‚ to the production of which all the arts are necessary (Sutherland‚ 1). " Opera starts not with music but with its literary source (story or plot)‚ whether it be history‚ biography‚ fiction‚ or mythology in the form of poem‚ play‚ drama‚ novel‚ or original libretto"(Knapp 6). Opera is a combination of mangled drama‚ the singers‚ the music

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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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    When we think of musicals‚ the first thing we think of is ‘Wicked’‚ or ‘Lion King’‚ or the “Book or Mormon’. Chicago is a musical which defies all these cutesy stereotypes. It’s a powerful 113 play which is all about corruption‚ crime‚ and media manipulation. This dark play‚ directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse‚ is the longest running musical on Broadway. Originally opened in 1975‚ it failed to impressed audiences and it was shut down‚ after a meagre two-year release. It was reopened on Broadway

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    html). In the musical‚ there is little to no dialogue which is a direct representation of musical theater. Hip-hop teaches ideas in the musical because it mixes historical facts with an upbeat tempo‚ which in return the audience will be more likely to remember the facts or the words that accompany the beat. This musical is attractive to younger audiences because it mixes historical facts‚ that may not always be fun to learn‚ with a tempo that is “Ketchy”. An example from the musical Hamilton is in

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    Godspell Godspell is not a Scranton original but it has specific values that The University of Scranton‚ being a Jesuit college‚ holds dear to their heart. Godspell is a musical that was written by Stephen Schwarts and is based on the Gospel of ST. Matthew. The play opened off Broadway and was written in 1973. Godspell is a musical based in the late 60’s through early 70’s. John the Baptist is given a horn that when blown‚ the sound reaches a select few through the bustling and loud New York City.

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