marian Fan MUSIC 202 Music Instrument Research I will present an in-depth research on piano. There are 5 sections‚ which came from 10 different websites. History and/or Manufacturers: http://www.piano.com/welcome/index.cfm http://en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Piano The piano is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances‚ ensemble use‚ chamber music and accompaniment. The piano was founded on earlier technological innovations
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Question 1 2 out of 2 points A pas de deux is a dance for _________. Selected Answer: two Question 2 2 out of 2 points _______________ are what link one movement phrase to another‚ allowing a dance to flow smoothly from section to section. Selected Answer: Transitions Question 3 0 out of 2 points During the Medieval period in Europe‚ the ______________________ dictated much of what happened in art and society. Selected Answer: Aristocracy Question 4 2 out of 2 points
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structured on a narrative pretext. It is important that the audience has an understanding of the basic storyline so as to fully understand the complex combination of movement‚ music and storytelling that makes up a performance. Some ballets‚ like the Nutcracker or Sleeping Beauty‚ are based on traditional stories that are familiar even today; others are more obscure and require a greater effort on the part of the dancers and the audience to fully understand their meaning. Characters in classical ballet
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Examining the effects of popular children’s Media on young girls’ body image Sharon Hayes and Stacey Tantleff-Dunn University of Central Florida‚ Orlando‚ Florida‚ USA A study was done to explore the effects of short exposure to appearance-related media on young girls’ body image. Some writings/studies has suggested that girls at the age of 6 and older are experiencing problems with their body‚ or body dissatisfaction (Dohnt & Tiggemann‚ 2005). Some researchers are even saying that girls
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I. Work Analysis Being an admirer of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart‚ I chose to analyze Mozart ’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor. An early analyst and critic of Mozart ’s music‚ Otto Jahn called the Symphony No. 40 "a symphony of pain and lamentation." Another critic said it was "nothing but joy and animation" (Kramer 480). While these two remarks may be used as extreme ways to interpret the symphony‚ its character and mood are captivating and touching. The standard instrumentation for this piece
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An analysis of Hedwig’s Theme and the Jurassic Park theme By Liam Morrow With pencil and paper‚ some of the greatest melodies ever crafted have been written for the big screen. Film music has been here since the 1930’s‚ and continues to influence the way we watch films today (T‚ Whitney‚ 2011). Two themes that have stood the test of time come from one man – John Williams. His brilliance in manipulating musical techniques have been part of the reason film culture has become what it has today. His
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INTRODUCTION In this dissertation‚ I intend to explore how East European drawing and animation styles can be successfully incorporated into Western cinema‚ as there have not been too many animations or live-action movies that liberate themselves from the conventions of Hollywood. The ones that do subvert Hollywood conventions may either stand out with praise from critics or alienate the audience. This dissertation will examine a few of the most influential European animation artists‚ including
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Anarchy in Fascist Britain: V for Vendetta V for Vendetta is a film about fascist Britain―secret police‚ religious suppression‚ concentration camps‚ death squads‚ and curfews―complete government control of life itself is in place countrywide. Britain is in trouble‚ the people need a freedom fighter to win back the country; and luckly when BTN employee Evey needs a hero most‚ V arrives. V is the newest anarchist on the block‚ with unusual powers‚ a mastery of martial arts‚ and extreme intelligence
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really can’t think of any other music which is so all-encompassing‚ which moves me so deeply‚ and which‚ is valuable beyond all its skill and brilliance for something more meaningful than that-it’s humanity. I would tire of a repetition of lush Tchaikovsky melodies day in and day out”(Jacobson 10). Glenn Gould said that very quote about Johann Sebastian Bach and his music. Johann Sebastian Bach left an amazing legacy as the best composer in the Baroque era‚ and he is one of the most important figures
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Step is common in today’s society. It was dance that originated in Africa by gold miners who were not allowed to speak to one another and had to use their hands and feet as means of communication. Africans came to America and formed the first African American fraternity. These fraternities are the ones that created todays’ “stepping” and based it on the traditional gumboot dances. The dancers endured a lot of suffering through their journey and brought something great to America that is now a crazed
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