Jamie Moran May 8th‚ 2017 Analytic Essay Professor Shaw Substance Use by Teenagers and the Influence of Popular Culture: Symbolic Interaction and Social Learning Perspective According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA‚2014)‚ by the time an adolescent is a high school senior they have tried some type of substance. The NIDA states‚ that 70 percent of the high school population has tried alcohol‚ 40 percent will have smoked a cigarette‚ and more than 20 percent will have used a prescription
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Jonathan Neuman Historic Traditions 3: World Music Final Presentation / Paper Northern Indian Hindustani Music Thaats The musical tradition of Northern Indian Hindustani music is built on different conceptions of musical components than our traditional Western music. Notation of this music is a relatively new endeavor‚ starting in the 1900’s. Previously the music culture was a tradition passed down orally from a guru or a shishya. The notation of the music today is known a relatively non-standardized
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Music played an essential role in Italy during the Renaissance period‚ just as it does in current times. Major changes were made in composing‚ disseminating music‚ new musical genres‚ and the development of instruments. Church music was the most important music for those in the Renaissance. Polyphony‚ the use of different vocal melodies‚ became popular and was used in church choirs. The notation of writing music‚ neumes‚ was constantly changed. Neumes originally only stated the direction of the melody
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English 1-Section 10 Paper #1 Assignment Authentic Music Authenticity is broadly defined as what is genuine and real. People look for authenticity in aspects of life that are important to them‚ such as relationships‚ designer clothing‚ art‚ etc. Music is a form of art where authenticity is valued greatly. As video has killed the radio star over the past few decades‚ authenticity in music has become less appreciated and unimportant to many listeners where listeners choose popularity over
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Ragtime Music – The Beauty of Syncopation Ragtime originated in the 19th century from the combination of African and European musical ideas in the southern states of the U.S. The music was more a result of experimentation and informal learning by example‚ often by self-taught musicians who played in streets and bars. This relaxed folk music became formalized into Ragtime by composers like Ben Harney and Scott Joplin who played the music to large audiences and published it so that its popularity spread
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there is country music. Country music is a genre of music that stands in a category alone. It has roots unlike any other genre of American music. Country music is not only a genre of music‚ but there is a history‚ lifestyle‚ and story that comes with every song. The history of country music‚ dates all the way back to before World War 1. It began as a style of expression for southern working white men‚ which reflected the heartaches of that century through music. Although country music began to differ
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technology‚ music connoisseurs are currently being exposed to more music than ever before. More people are able to make‚ share‚ and obtain music‚ the result being people hearing many different styles of music that previously he or she may have never discovered. Out of the millions of artists and thousands of different genres of music‚ my personal favorite type is rap. While many people may not be attracted to this genre of music‚ I believe that it has many different styles and artists. Rap music alone
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investigation will show how rap and punk music shouldn’t be considered hoodlum music. There is no set definition for a way music is supposed to be. “One of the most difficult art forms to define‚ music is also one of the most admired art forms.” (Buzzle 2015) Music shouldn’t be looked down upon because mass media has made a mockery of both genres. The problem is that people often denounce the music before even listening to them music. This is important because all forms of music should be respected. The qualitative
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Story behind the Music Every song has a story to tell behind the music. The great thing about music is expressing a lifestyle‚ culture‚ and emotion. Lyrics is what gives meaning to the music it is the collection of words that make or break a song. Country is one of the most popular genre in today’s music. This genre to me is one of my favorite that connects with the roots of where it originated from. Lifestyle is one of the biggest factor to play when it comes to country music. This Genre portrays
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Patriotic music has been and always will be a foundation for America’s spirit and pride. Since the day America declared independence‚ Americans have relied on this music to inspire and pay tribute to those who fought and served for our country. The land of the free and the home of the brave has been celebrated for years with awe-inspiring music that touches the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to be a part of this land. Majority of patriotic music was written due to the conflicts
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