through the manipulation of musical elements‚ (dynamics‚ pitch‚ tempo‚ rhythm‚ texture‚ meter‚ tonality‚ structure‚ melody‚ harmony‚ instrument) while contrasting them‚ but it can also be shown through the composers of the music‚ the size of the orchestra‚ musical directions‚ emotional content‚ and non-musical developments through that period of time. After the Renaissance and the Baroque era‚ the Classical era soon followed at around the 1720-1820’s. During these times in Europe‚ there were many
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composer was deaf by the time he wrote his 9th symphony? The composer was Beethoven. 3. Name four string section of the orchestra. Violin‚viola‚bass‚cello. 4. To what section of the orchestra does the oboe belong? The oboe belongs to the woodwind section. 5. What is a concertmaster and what are his/her duties? A concertmaster is the second most important person in an orchestra‚ symphonic band‚ or other musical ensemble after the conductor or director. He/she is responsible for coordinating the
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the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. I have never watched a concert not holding in concert hall before‚ this concert was held at outdoor in the Happy Valley Racecourse Recreation Ground. People just sat wherever they wanted‚ enjoying the performance while eating sandwiches happily. There were large screens projecting the stage for the audience at the back‚ everyone were excited and looking forward to the concert. The atmosphere of the venue was good. The orchestra played 5 songs totally‚ which
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Dona Nobis Pacem is divided into six sections‚ but the music proceeds without pause. Part I opens with the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) text from the Latin mass‚ sung first by the soprano solo. The music becomes increasingly sorrowful as the full orchestra and chorus enter‚ repeatedly crying out dona‚ dona nobis pacem (grant us peace.) The drum beats and trumpet calls swell as Part II opens‚ using Whitman’s poem Beat! beat! drums!‚ Mostly parallel fourths are used throughout the piece reinforcing
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In the passage‚ composer Igor Stravinsky describes orchestra conductors by using rhetorical devices and detailed language to convey his feelings on the subject. He is obviously unimpressed with the "skill" that conductors are praised for and cynical of their talent in general. The author uses bitter metaphors and pessimistic language to perceptibly make his opinion known. The author frequently compares conductors to politicians in the first paragraph. In the first sentence he makes his first strike
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Basso Continuo A small accompanying ensemble of usually only two instruments that provides bass-driven chordal support is the basso continuo (continuous bass). During the baroque period‚ the harpsichord and a low string instrument formed the most common basso continuo. To prevent the high-flying melodies of the Baroque from spinning out of control‚ a strong harmonic support was needed. The double bass would play the bass line and the harpsichord would fill in the chords above the bass note‚ which
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Analysis Professor Marasco Music History II 9 May 2014 On April 30‚ 2014‚ the Wyoming Seminary Civic Symphony Orchestra and Madrigal Singers held a spring concert at the Sette LaVerghetta Center Auditorium at Marywood University. Led by Conductor‚ Rick Hoffenberg the symphony orchestra collectively performed three pieces during the concert: “Overture to ‘The School for Scandal‚’ OP. 5”‚ “Prayers of Kierkegaard” and “Symphony No.3‚ Op. 33.” These
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“The Phantom of the Opera‚” has always been intriguing to me‚ it is now even more so that I look at it through a more educated musical lens. This musical expertly uses centuries old classic opera techniques‚ and musical elements‚ to create its enticing and captivating scenes. This short essay will include an analysis of the musical elements it uses to highlight each actors character traits‚ to set the scenes‚ develop the plot‚ and to bring forth the intense emotions it draws from the audience.
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Austrian Gustav Mahler was born July 7‚ 1860‚ died May 18‚ 1911‚ Vienna‚ Austria. He was an Austrian Jewish composer conductor who had a passionate craving for music at an early age. Mahler composed and ten symphonies‚ but only nine completed. His tenth and final piece was still in the formative stages during the season of betrayal from his wife. According to Colin Matthews‚ The Tenth was composed at an especially fraught time for Mahler‚ with his marriage in crisis Alma was having an affair
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in Mexico in 1919‚ and she wrote the song in 1941 as a heartfelt and innocent ode to a kiss. It was first recorded by Emilio Tuero and the song became a big hit in Mexico in 1941. It later became a huge American hit 1943 for Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra‚ featuring vocalists Bob Eberle and Kitty Kallen. The song was translated into dozens of languages and performed by hundreds of artists over the years. It is a ballad with Latin jazz elements played on guitar and sax. The Vivo vocalist‚ Pam Duronio
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