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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EDUCATION DURING THE SPANISH ERA Prepared by: Patricia Dela Rosa When the Spanish first arrived in the Philippines‚ education of the indigenous people was mainly viewed as the duty of religious organizations The Friars establish parochial schools linked with Churches to teach catechism to the natives. Education was manage‚ supervised‚ and controlled by the friars. The Spanish missionaries aim to control of the Filipinos‚ body and soul. The curriculum then consisted of the three R’s:
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everywhere. Metal fragments piercing holes all through the parked vehicles. Terrified citizens flinching their hands‚ curling up as they run away from the outrageous gun slinging of two individuals. Having no mercy of shooting on the street corner during broad day light‚ was just another ordinary day of altercations. Unknowingly going downhill‚ doing everything from carrying pistols‚ corrupt racketeering to becoming addicted to fast money. My main problem was not feeling death. Partying as well as
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During the interwar period the allies developed several lines of thinking as to how airpower would be used in future warfare. The military and political leaders of the day were looking for a way to avoid the horrors of trench warfare from World War I. This timeframe offers an interesting look at how technology‚ in the form of airpower‚ had a great potential to affect future wars‚ but a lack of understanding of its accuracy and how to implement the technology lead to false assumptions‚ which resulted
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During the 16th century‚ the Spaniards had dominance over the Incans’ territory‚ exposing the Incans to diverse weapons. In this Age of Exploration‚ the Spanish conquistadors such as Francisco Pizarro and his followers were devising a plan to attack the Incan Emperor‚ Atahuallpa. The conquistadors attained their goal and were soon taking over the entire Incan Empire. This period was very effective for the Europeans and their own prudence helped them be dominant in the battle of Cajamarca. The Spanish
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The Conquest of New Spain was an interesting period of Spanish history‚ during this time the Spanish Empire was in a period of extensive. There are two sources that were written during this time‚ that portray events in different light. The first letter is written by Hernan Cortés to the Spanish king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles the V‚ and is a report written by Cortés about the Yucatan‚ describing its people and Cortés’ journey throughout these lands. The next letter is written by Bernal Diaz del
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community college established in May 1960‚ San Jacinto College serves the communities and citizens of East Harris County‚ Texas with 28‚326 students enrolled in the 2015 fall semester. San Jacinto has grown tremendously and so has the support for this college entity. As a taxpayer and student‚ it is important to know where the money is being utilized‚ how the school is operated and who to hold accountable in case a problem was to occur. When San Jacinto College originated in 1960‚ voters in five
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At the beginning of the Spanish Golden Age of theatre in the year 1492‚ theatre was not yet formalized. Players would perform their plays on the streets and would use pageant wagons‚ or “carros‚” to change the setting and scenery throughout (MacGowan 75). Having multiple sets for a production was progressive for this era because theatre before this time used sparse scenery‚ such as in Shakespearean theatre in the Elizabethan era of England. These elaborate wagons were similar to theatre today where
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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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THE GOVERNMENT DURING COLONIZITION AND PRESENT DAY GOVERNMENT During the 15th century there are important event happen in political and livelihood in Europe they called it renaissance or reborn‚ it make the trade in Europe fast. It causes strong desire of European search to find the spice island to support the economy of their country. One of the countries is the Spain; they found the new world (America) by Christopher Columbus and many islands is rediscovered by Spain during the golden age
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