Music

For this assignment, you will be tested on your knowledge of the musical elements melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, timbre, and organization. You will watch the two videos below, and then respond to the following prompts in a 1-2 page, double-spaced paper. In writing, please refer to the pieces by title or composer, not “video 1” […]

Throughout the history of time, music has changed, grown, and developed into many unique and different genres and broken off into many interesting directions. Among one of these rather recent and distinct groups comes the genre of psychedelic rock portrayed by groups like Dr. Dog and Wilco. Psychedelic rock is considered controversial simply because of […]

On a less then pleasant day the weather was cold and rainy so before I left the safety of my car I turned my collar up to face the cold and made a bee line to the store so fast it would put Usain Bolt to shame. When I walked in the store I was […]

Throughout the times of music history, Africa has played a vital role in the music industry. The history of African music is overwhelming. From the beginning to now, the style and rhythm is still somewhat similar. I will reflect on the history of African music and its culture. This paper will identify the sounds and […]

Today there are many different genres of music. There are many types of music for anyone. Country and Rap music may be two most popular types of music. Many people who like country dislike rap music and the other way around. Many people who listen to rap would never listen to country or ever admit […]

Rock and rap music have been perceived by some people to be the cause of increased violent and other anti-social behavior especially to the young people. Some argue that such perception is an overstatement as there are many other factors inbuilt in human beings that precipitate their misbehaviors. Crime in society is caused by a […]

Melody is defined as a series of linear events or succession, without other accompaniment or playing with simultaneity with other linear events. This results when there are changing patterns applied in an interacting fashion. Melody is the most noticeable part of a musical composition, and is usually retained in the minds of the listeners once […]

The tradition was born out of a cultural synthesis of several musical traditions: the Vedic chant tradition, dating back to more than three thousand years ago,the ancient Persian tradition of Musiqi-e assil, and various folk traditions prevalent in the region. It is traditional for performers who have reached a distinguished level of achievement to be […]

I tend to agree with this review of Elvis’ influence on Rock ‘n Roll history. His impact continues to be felt today, with countless re-editions of his work, his films continuing to sell, and multitudes of other artists covering his music. He is a global icon of popular culture and marks a turning point, perhaps […]

For many people, music is a large part of their lives. They listen to it to as often as they can. In their cars, while they work out, study, and many other daily activities. But does anyone think about how important music is to those who work in the music industry? Some people buy CD’s, […]