Review Questions 1. What is popular music? Music that is listened to by most people. 2.What theme does pop music typically use in the lyrics? Describe one pop song that uses this theme. Why is this theme such a popular one? Pop music theme in songs is usually dancing and partying and just having fun. 3.What is disco? What are the characteristics of this music? Disco is a type of music thats started in the 70s 4.What was the British Invasion? Which famous group was a part of this movement
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Music EssayRock Music: Rock Music is probably the most popular genre of all the 1960 - now if not of all time‚ It was developed from the roots of Rock and Roll and is changing/developing in every way. A Rock song is most commonly based on a 4/4 beat while rhythm keeps to itself on top. Rock music has had a huge impact on peoples daily lives while staying on top. The most common instruments you would see at a Rock Show/ Stage: Guitars whether Acoustic or Electric‚ Bass Guitar‚ Keyboards (optionally)
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Introduction to Western Classical Music Section: Mus–1000–N Term 2 Jan-March 2012‚ Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. (Jan. 8-Mar. 12) Location: Hickam Instructor: Beth Uale‚ buale@hpu.edu (808) 781-1963 Course description: An introductory exploration of the evolution of Western classical music (WCM) from the Middle Ages to the present in relation to the background of life and art. Major historical movements in WCM are covered as well as the basics of reading western music notation. In addition‚ the impact
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Music Appreciation Radio Report Instead of attending a concert and writing a concert report‚ I decided to do the radio report. On April 24‚ 2007‚ I listened to the station WWOZ 90.7 FM from seven to eight p.m. It was hosted by Jivin Jean and Neal. The theme of that session was the 50’s Rhythm and Blues. Because the Jazz Fest is approaching‚ they decided to feature some of the artists that would be performing. In which they varied from Percy Sledge to the Fister Sisters. The first
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Vietnam war protests and the antiwar music of the 1960’s Rachel Allison AP us history due 12/12/14 The Vietnam War had a huge impact on the American people that will not soon be forgotten. During this period of time America was facing many serious challenges all at once. Americans were at war fighting for freedom and democracy because of the fear of the domino effect; a theory that a communist victory in one country would lead to a chain reaction of communist takeovers in neighboring countries
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CUBAN MUSIC Cuba is a small communist country in the Caribbean. Though they may not have a lot of money and property‚ Cubans are among the most cheerful‚ musical and outgoing people on earth. The unique sound of Cuban music traces back to the Yoruban and Congolese cultures in West Africa. Over thousands of slaves were brought over during the 1880s‚ and along with them their styles of music. A few of the instruments brought over are still used in Cuban music today such as the bata drums. After
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Censorship in music has been part of our society for decades. However‚ the reasons to censor the material that is exposed to the public are conflicting and so are the means as to how put in practice a censor to the material. There are arguments for the need of censored lyrics and there is some level of acceptance from artists that audience gets a warning of content before their exposure to it. There are also disagreements to a better way to create labels for the music industry‚ without them affecting
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listen to music that uplifts us. When words and music are combined‚ I believe they express our deepest thoughts and feelings. What we can’t understand in words‚ we can understand in music. Words alone‚ many times‚ can’t express the true feelings that are meant‚ but music and words put together can touch the hearts and souls of people." Music is one of the few things that can help you escape your reality. No matter how bad things are‚ music has the potential to make you forget all about it. Music can spark
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Introduction to Music GEN1621 Major Writing Assignment The Influence of Music Almaty‚ 2011 "Music gives a soul to the universe‚ wings to the mind‚ flight to the imagination‚ and life to everything." (Plato‚ 428-348 BC ) Music is inseparable part of our everyday life; we can face it in every corner of our town‚ on TV commercial‚ films‚ radio etc. Music can be understood everywhere‚ even if you cannot speak the language of other countries‚ but you move‚ dance‚ sing and enjoy the music while listening
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Professor Yankee 11/19/12 Music Therapy Why do people use this type of therapy exactly? Well music has been used as medicine for thousands of years and there’s a growing field of health care known as music therapy‚ which uses music to heal. Those who practice music therapy find benefits in using it to help cancer patients‚ children with ADD‚ and others‚ and even hospitals are beginning to use music therapy to help with pain management‚ to help ward off depression‚ to promote movement‚ to
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