architecture mainly in Italy during the 17th and 18th century. Later on the word baroque was used to describe the music styles of the 1600s to the 1700s. The Baroque period was a time when composers experimented with form‚ styles and instruments and saw the development of opera. This new form of music developed because composers of the polyphonic madrigal style were looking for ways to convey dramatic expression. During the Baroque period‚ operas were derived from ancient Greek tragedy and there was often
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Western Classical Music When I listen to my favorite songs I always wondered how music from the past is so different than music of today‚ however‚ it turns out that the music we listen to today originated a lot from western classical music. In our textbook “World of Music” by David Willoughby he categorizes five different eras that comes together to be known as western classical music. It includes: Chapter 9‚ “Music to 1600‚” Chapter 10‚ “Music of the Baroque Period‚” Chapter 11‚ “Music of the
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characteristics of traditional and new music. Gives a brief biography of selected contemporary Philippine composers. Sings selections of contemporary music with appropriate pitch‚ rhythm‚ style‚ and expression. Explores ways of creating sounds on a variety of sources. Improvises simple vocal/instrumental accompaniments to selected songs. Creates a musical on the life of a selected contemporary Philippine composer. Evaluates music and music performances using knowledge of musical elements and style. From the
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The two texts “Unlovable” and “Harry Potter” both show the need to belong. In Harry Potter the composer shows isolation and disconnectedness through contrasting the different group’s beliefs and challenges‚ this effects how well the groups connect and belong. Unlovable conveys not belonging through the characters mistreatment and place of authority. In the two texts the composer uses techniques to emphasise the theme of belonging. The two texts both use Descriptive language‚ this sets the scene
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The symbolism used helps to show how the composer looks back on his journey and how he reflects on his emotions at that time. The way the composer uses techniques to convey meaning is important to the overall affect of the song‚ and the emotional journey it creates. Another way the composer self-reflects on his journey is through the use of similes. The line “Others who broke my heart‚ they were like Northern Stars” is a simile in the way the composer compares his past lovers to the North Star
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chords or an accompaniment. A feature that is widely known is the basso continuo; the bass lines are performed by voices or instruments such as cellos or bassoons. The continuo sometimes consists of and can be performed by an organ or a harpsichord. Composers during this time period wrote music in clear and defined major and minor modes‚ as well as
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we recognize today. We trace this development throughout time. Beginning in the middle ages‚ we have seen advancement from the Gregorian chant all the way to the Jazz of the 20th century. The current events‚ politics‚ religion‚ technology and composers can shape musical eras during time. Here I will look at the middle ages‚ renaissance‚ baroque‚ classical‚ romantic and twentieth century periods. I hope that a better understanding can be reached to why‚ when‚ where and who are the reasons for
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specific styles and forms. Though Classical composers tend to avoid the antiquated Baroque‚ one cannot fully abandon the styles and forms of the immediate predecessors. Instead‚ these styles were further developed to form a new meaning and use on the new musical structure. Forms like the opera and orchestra revolutionized—the former branching out from serious to variety‚ and the latter have a complete upheaval. Moreover‚ on the late Classical period‚ great composers such as Beethoven and Mozart studied
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the death of a loved one. His tone in this poem is one of grief and loneliness‚ and through strong imagery and emotive language‚ the composer draws out empathy and interest from the reader. This poem describes how repetitive life becomes after someone very close to you passes away. The composer conveys a strong feeling of grief and pain in the poem. The composer creates an empathy towards the widower‚ by expressing just how lonely he feels after his wife had died‚ and he had to stay in the place
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Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) trumpet player/ vocalist/ band leader/ sometimes composer/ all-around entertainer Didn’t have valid birth records. (stated that his birthday was July 4th 1900) nicknames: The father of jazz/ pops/ satchmo/ Dippermouth innovative recordings: mid-late 1920s‚ Melodic phrasing influenced swing
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