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    Music has been a way for artists and listeners to spread their message‚ values‚ and beliefs through song. Progressive Rock had more influence on its listeners in American society in the late 1960’s than music prior to this time. Rock and Roll in the 1950’s and early 1960’s was more about the sound of the music and having fun. The emergence of progressive rock changed all of that. Progressive rock was more serious with a message and meaning in its songs and lyrics. The late 1960’s was a difficult

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    Popular Music Popular music‚ or ‘pop music’‚ means ‘music of the populace’. The term embraces all kinds of folk music which‚ originally made by illiterate people‚ were not written down. The creation of a popular music that aims simply at entertaining large numbers of people is a product of industrialisation‚ in which music became a commodity to be bought and sold. It is in the rapid industrialised nations‚ notably Britain and USA‚ that we first encounter composers who have devoted themselves

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    Music has been known to express ideas in human emotion; music can be a release from the hectic world. But people in the 50’s did not sit back and relax to the sound of "Feel It N*gga" by 50 cent. In fact‚ the type of songs that 50 cent sings is far from what people in the 50’s used to listen to. Even though some elements of music haven’t changed such as pace and sentimentality in love songs‚ many styles of music have evolved into more aggressive lyrics and/or very explicit and vulgar wording to fit

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    there was no racial segregation in the United States during the 1940’s rock and roll may not have been created. Rock and roll had an overwhelming influence on how white teenagers and black teenagers began to intermingle with each other. The rock and roll “movement” forced bigot Major Record labels to change their business practices‚ ultimately helping end segregation in America. Rhythm and Blues originates from African Americans. Back in the 1940s rhythm and blues was becoming more popular‚ widespread

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    Benefits of Classical Music  Throughout time‚ various studies have proved the amazing benefits of this genre. 1. Classical music can reduce stress and anxiety. 2.  Babies who listen to classical music while still in the womb often are calmer at birth. As well as have better sleep and tend to learn faster as they age. 3. Classical music helps us to concentrate‚ and think more clearly. 4.  Your more likely to forget about current frustrations‚ while listening to Classical music. 5.  Seniors who listen

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    Influences of Rock Music Beneath misconceptions attached to rock music‚ lies the truth. In a recent unpublished survey‚ results showed that the majority of people‚ a mixture of different age groups and genre listeners‚ disagree that rock music has had any positive influences that outweigh the negative (Do). Through lack of analyzing‚ many judge rock music without ever knowing the truth about it. Those that do not understand the genre may blame it for everything that is wrong with today. Rock music is not

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    Rock the War and Roll With the Protest Music has been a big part of war and protest throughout history. From the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam Conflict music has played an integral part in protest and morale during war times. Many songs throughout history have been popular during war times‚ songs such as “Yankee Doodle” during the Revolutionary War‚ “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” during the Civil War‚ “Over There” during World War I and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” during World War II. .

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    majority of African-Americans and other ethnicities. With their politically and racially charged lyrics‚ they amassed millions of fans in the United States and across the globe. In this essay‚ I hope to elaborate and argue about their somewhat controversial music that united an ample black audience under the common theme of black power and the fight to completely end racial oppression. Rap and hip hop music‚ both have been related and linked to black music but has the term ‘black music’ been used correctly

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    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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    Anxiety And Depression In Afro-Americans A major cause of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety in individuals is stress. Defined stress is an internal response caused by the application of a stressor or anything that requires coping behaviour. For example the pressure of a job‚ supporting a family or getting an education are stressors that can result in depression and anxiety. Individuals and groups that have numerous resources or other coping mechanisms are better suited for

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