in his first term in office‚ the New Deal was still in its infancy and many Americans were out of work. These were challenging times in America and many were longing for that sense of freedom and optimism that had defined our nation. The birth of musical theater and the popularity of the radio in the 1930’s gave the brilliant music of Cole Porter and other famous American composers a broad voice and wide audience that reached from sea to sea. Cole Porter’s upbeat‚ toe-tapping melodies and whimsical
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African music has a variety of different instruments that they use throughout their songs. Music in African culture also has very strong spiritual and religious meanings. The recent history of African musical influence has played a large part in encouraging the current trend toward African musical appreciation. During the 1950s‚ when the Africans experienced rapid urbanization and a relatively booming economy‚ the two French-speaking colonies of the Congo area witnessed the birth of an African
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wishes and entered Columbia law school. He finished his Bachelor’s degree during his first year of law school. During his second year of law school‚ Hammerstein was so disenchanted with the law he asked his uncle Arthur‚ a successful producer of musical comedies‚ for a job. He was hired as an assistant stage manager. After witnessing his nephew’s theatrical ability‚ Uncle Arthur hired him as a permanent member of the
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Hearing music and listening to music are much the same thing. Question 6 options: False Which one of the following do we not attend to when listening? Question 7 options: Total Time Elasped The best procedure for studying/listening to a musical work in this course is Question 8 options: listen while following computer graphics‚ then listen with Listening Guide‚ then listen without any visual aid [Audio] This music is being played by a [Williams: "Star Wars‚" CD 1‚ 2:03-2:22] Question
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influential and entertaining form of art. Many people enjoy the wonderful rhythm music can give. It can relax someone‚ while others enhance their spirituality through music. Music has different types which depend on a specific musical instrument. In Africa‚ there are various musical instruments used in many kinds of gatherings‚ occasions‚ spiritual ceremonies‚ and other forms of traditional and casual events. Some of the traditional African instruments include kora‚ djembe drums‚ and kalimba. Kora
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September 20‚ 2013 On December 17‚ 1770‚ Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn‚ Germany to the parents of Maria Keverich and Johann van Beethoven. He was raised by his father who hoped he was going to become a child prodigy in music like Mozart was. Although Beethoven’s father was quite a singer‚ he never did match up to the music abilities that Beethoven’s grandfather had. The talent that the grandfather had‚ fortunately was present in Beethoven even though it was not present in his father.
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innovator of the earliest French theater. He became famous for his use of polyphony and his theatrical productions. Adam originally trained for the clergy (the people of the church). Marriage interfered with his musical career; but with the help of some noble benefactors he was able to pursue musical studies at the University of Paris. The remainder of his life was spent in service of noble patrons. His Music Adam de la Halle was of French origins. All of his lyrics were written in French. Much of his
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has shaped the world since it originated and it keeps developing to inspire people. The Twentieth Century music was in the time frame of 1900 through 2009. Every musical period in time has some influences that help develop the unique styles of this era. Aaron Copland was an intelligent individual of this time. He participated in musical works from 1900 to 1990. Aaron Copland was known as the American Composer because his works were simply the American sound. Copland’s development as the iconic American
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Durning our class about learning Malaysian traditional music in our final semester. I know some different kinds of Malaysian traditional music instrument. Today I will talking about Caklampong. Caklampong as a kind of Malaysian traditional musical instrumental it has some features ‚ for example looks like crafts ‚ sounds feel like noble ‚ and play like percussion. And I also read some article about this kind of instrumental. Now I will show some parts of article about Caklampong’s history
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of much rugged origin‚ the instruments utilised are not as refined as the ones used in classical music. Tribal musical instruments are generally manufactured by the musicians themselves‚ making use of materials like coconut shells‚ animal skin‚ etc. The musical beats are based on sophisticated and synchronised drum patterns‚ establishing a rhythm. Into a wholesome Indian tribal musical session‚ there can be a mixture of drum sounds in a particular track. Other instruments utilised include horse
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