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Polyphony in the Middle Ages Music Coursework
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By maintaining the primacy and integrity of the chant lines, medieval sacred music incorporated the following: responsorial, antiphonal, procession, octaves, and organum. Polyphony dates back to the 8th and 9th centuries in which it appeared as parallel organum-a chant which strictly involved parallel progression. This form of progression gave the music resonance that is so fascinating.
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Origin of Country Music Music Term Paper
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Country music has been played for generations and persists today. While the original singers and followers would be pretty much summed up by the above description, it has over the years transcended a myriad of cultural, social, and even geographical barriers making it able to hold its own among all the other genres of music of today such as hip-hop jazz and blues.
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Charles Mingus as Renowned Jazz Artist Music Essay
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Charles Mingus was a renowned jazz artist who combined the roles of being a powerful bassist, composer and bandleader al, at the same time. In his roles as a composer and bandleader, one of his key goals was to bridge the gap between orchestration and improvisation in jazz music.
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The Effect of Sweet Home Alabama, Lynard Skynard and Southern Man Music Essay
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Various individuals who assert their relevance in building vibrant societies with superior ethical values have accepted its noble ideals. Consequently, the paper also gives an analysis of southern man Alabama song, which similarly communicated appropriate massage on racism with an aim of ensuring its eradication.
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What is Opera - Reference to Moses and Aron by Schoenberg Music Essay
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In the medieval period most people encountered formal music principally in religious settings but after the great turbulence of the Reformation, there came a time of gradual extension of a musical performance into the salons of high society. Wealthy patrons of the Renaissance commissioned music to be written for special occasions such as weddings and coronations.
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Music Therapy Issues Music Essay
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It should have significance; of which all differ from one culture to another. Music could be in the form of an organized composition or aleatoric form, and as an art, it could be a performing art, a thriving art, or an auditory art. Music is a hugely crucial aspect of life that is heard everywhere at all times. John Cage had it that any sound can be music.
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Gender Roles in Music: Elton John and Madonna Music Term Paper
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In this paper, the author will focus on these differences by looking into the musical careers of Elton John and Madonna and highlighting the difference between these two. Reginald Kenneth Dwight, commonly identified using his stage name Elton John, is one of the most renowned male musicians of all time.
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Music Management Music Coursework
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The music company holds its own network of licensees which ultimately facilitate them to conduct musical events and shows throughout the world. In recent times, the EMI Group has made certain noteworthy agreements with its several digital partners that have helped the music company to distribute their music globally (EMI Group Limited, 2012).
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The Structure of the Liturgy and the Chant Traditions of the Middle Ages Music Music Essay
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The use of spiritual songs in worship in the ancient churches in Rome included the singing of the Benedictus. This song originated from the practice of greeting the bishop. Entrance singing during Mass and other songs such as the hymn of the angels illustrate the connection that the ancient church in Rome had toward worship music.
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Forerunners of the Opera Music Essay
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The term opera is an Italian word meaning work. It combines the art of choral singing and solo singing, acting, declamation, and stage dancing. The first opera verse was written in 1597 by Jacopo Peri. This writer was inspired by the elite called Florentine Humanist. Dafne is an Italian opera which was an attempt by Jacopo to revive the classical Greek drama that was quickly fading out.
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Analysis of Music Artists and Techno Music Music Assignment
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Techno music has a long history. It is seen as a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Michigan in the US in the mid-1980s. A trio began merging the sounds of synthpop and italo-disco with funk (Arnold). The three listened to an influential radio DJ who imported European imports and tried to incorporate various sounds together. 
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Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto Music Essay
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At 2.45, you feel as though the soloist is talking to himself for an occasional glimpse of the outer world. The music is free-flowing. At times the piano answers the orchestra but you have the feeling he is by himself. The tempo is constantly changing. Everything changes at 5:00 when we hear the brass instruments.
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Autobiography of Robert Schumann Music Essay
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Due to receiving exceptional secondary school education, he was able to read the originals of the Greek and Latin classics. In 1830 he decided to study law however uninterested in the subject Schumann focused on literature and would write many fragments, poems, and pieces which later he developed into great literary works.
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The Evolution of Music Music Essay
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It has been said that perchance could be due to the enigma of the origins of music, which explains its beauty. All types of music can be viewed as a kind of speech or language having shrewder aspects of meaning than spoken words but exhibiting greater dynamic force.
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The Journey Inside to Find Your Music Music Essay
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Human beings are distinctive creatures that are unique and totally different from animals worldwide. Among the factors that describe human beings as unique is the ability to come up with tunes that may be described, in simple terms as music. Analysts argue that this is not only music but also, sensible rhythms that make sense unlike what animals consider fine noise.
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Haydn Character and Structure of Music Music Coursework
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At the time Haydn was starting his career as a classical music composer, the style that was used at that time had been considered outdated. His unique style of writing came in just at the right time when people were in need of some changes. This is to means that his style was appreciated as a way of doing away with the old-fashioned style.
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New Original Music Programme Music Essay
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According to Jevon Saba, 2011, the most popular programmes for 2010 were fiction series programmes. This was based on the international popularity assessment conducted in 2011. Around the globe, these programmes led in the number of views as well as popularity from persons questioned. Music programmes have not been popular owing to the fact that they target a specific group of viewers.
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To What Extent Did The X Factor Alter The Distribution of Popular Music Music Essay
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The program becomes like a commercial for the sponsors with the show acting as an interlude. While there is a cost incurred in the preparation of entertaining content, the profit motive drives the advertising component too far to the point that it impedes entertainment. The demand for advertising space by sponsors is making the show less attractive to viewers.
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Music Belonging to the Big Band or Dance Pop Genres Music Essay
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Artists such as Marilyn Manson stretch the perceived boundaries of what is conventionally regarded to be status quo gender roles by adopting a highly histrionic stage persona and spending a larger amount of time than some girls on carefully crafting their appearance. Gender no longer has relevance in the world of Dance Pop.
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Waller Uses a Specific Set of Progressions to Identify the Main Ideas of Christianity Music Essay
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The chord progressions are used to highlight the lyrics which are being sung by Waller.  This includes moving into higher or louder sounds or cutting back with the instrumentation and drum beats.  As this is done, one is able to hear the lyrics in a different way.  There is also the ability to combine the rhythm, chord structure, dynamics and main melodies with the motivation.
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Music is My Life Line Music Essay
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It’s not just about myself though, you can observe the power & effect music has over people's lives. It influences the way of their walking, speaking, dressing, how to behave, and what kind of company to keep. I have personally observed that those persons who show a liking to same music or songs, they always stick & hang out together. 
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The Music of Ornette Coleman Music Essay
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The musical career of Coleman is spread over several decades and each decade is marked with a different type of contributed that he made to several musical genres. He stands as a real-life example and a great source of admiration for the musicians and composers of the present time who could learn a lot form his career.
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The History of German Music Music Essay
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The German music has a rhythmic and rich history leading back to historic idols - the deaf mastermind Beethoven, Wagner, Mozart, Brahms, Hildegard von Bingen, Bach, Schubert, and possibly even the Piper of Hamelin. The timelessness of their piece of music charms fans even in the modern eras when heavy metal bands and punk rock holds power.
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How Is the Music Industry Being Affected by iTunes Music Coursework
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The music industry is changing. There is a vast difference in the type of music in Nietzsche’s time and our time. Due to the changes in the technology there has been a shift in how music was distributed from cassette tapes to CDs to online buying through online stores. No longer are people forced to buy the whole album just to listen to their favorite songs.
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Modernism in Music and Politics and Culture in Postwar France Music Essay
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The debate rages on, with one group insisting on the use of appropriate language to combat social oppression. On the other side, there are those in favor of a Marxist ideology that economic processes are above linguistic constructions when it comes to addressing social injustices. I am of the opinion that language is a better and more powerful tool to use in addressing social issues.
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Classical Opera vs Popular Music Music Essay
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Music has evolved over time from basic forms of art to more complex forms that are in use today. Today, music exists in various forms, but all music is concerned with showing emotion or passing a particular message. Music and art are based on imaginations and they enable people to depict society as it is.
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The Cantata Music Assignment
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Horns are used in the first movement and are used as a welcome note for the cantata and still in the first movement the horns subside, and the oboes pick up and go higher to pick up from the horns and create continuity of the song.
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Essentials of Indonesian Music Culture Music Essay
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They can still save themselves from the repressive culture of the western hemisphere that can homogenize their culture. As long as Gamelan exists, the hopes and aspirations of Indonesia to become globally competitive are not impossible to achieve. The appreciation of culture should come first to unite the people towards the same goal. The real recognition of the importance of tradition ferments social consciousness and advances social change. 
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Teaching Music and Learning the Values of Communication Music Essay
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Alison was totally unresponsive and worse was that she did not interact with the other students or express interest in anything. Teacher Davis taught her some basic keys even though she was not concentrating at all. That evening Davis lay
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Rock-n-roll and the Use of Drugs in the Period between 1955 and 1966 Music Essay
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As the counterculture began to emerge, however associated interest with mind amend-altering began to be a part of the experience. While the era of drug use and free-thinking thought of as like the 1960s, the counterculture began much earlier, stemming from the gravitation of specific individuals to jazz and folk music was often expressed by their calling themselves beatniks and bohemians.
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Contrast Songs by Bon Jovi with Ones by Metallica Music Report
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This paper helps to provide an insight regarding the comparison and contrast between the two bands and the effect that they have mainly had on American society and the rest of the world. It also aims to talk about both the bands' biography and talk about its music and composition in terms of some aspects like the tempo, instrumentation, and texture.
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Bessie Smith and the Role of Women in the Blues Music Research Paper
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As a large and confident black woman, Bessie dressed lavishly and, enjoyed the star status that her career had brought her. The beauty that she had was of a different kind than the ideals of the age: instead of the slim and tailored look that professional women chose, Bessie opted for flamboyant styles and exuberant colors.
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Music by Hildegard Von Bingen Music Essay
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“The range alone of ‘Ave Generosa’ thus represents a stunning departure from hymn conventions, to Hildegard it represents something of a cultural norm: an emphasis on the wide range is apparent throughout Symphonia". This further strengthens the contribution that Hildegard has made not only for Catholicism but also in music as a composer.
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Psychology of Music: Music Therapy of Depression Music Article
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Adolescents with chronic medical conditions have a higher risk of depressive symptoms than their healthy peers. These symptoms affect the quality of life of these adolescents and negatively impact the medical condition. This thesis addressed this problem by researching music therapy treatment options for these adolescents.
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Impact of Racial Relations in America on the Development of Jazz Music Coursework
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In general, today black music is more than ever vulnerable to corporate trends and business requirements. Besides, Jazz has become ubiquitous in its appeal and following, spreading across cultures and races. Blacks being a minority community are still exposed to social, political and cultural changes.
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Music Composers of Nineteenth Century: Ludwig Van Beethoven and Frederic Chopin Music Assignment
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One of the most renowned and influential composers of all time in the nineteenth century was from Germany, by the name of Ludwig Van Beethoven. Beethoven’s works have been preserved today and are literally worshipped by composers and pianists world over because of the beautiful harmony and music that the man had created during his time.
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Music Education for Chinese Pupils Music Dissertation
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The author states that it was influenced by the musical traditions of the Middle East, Central and South Asia, South-east Asia. It also absorbed elements of the music of people that were part of the Chinese empire and, in turn, greatly influenced the music of Korea, Japan and some nations of Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
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Controversies of 50 Cent Music Research Proposal
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A person becomes famous through his actions whether positive or negative and it can be said that with today’s media highlighting the negatives more than ever, negative actions are a sure shot method to become famous.  It is the same with rapper 50 Cent who seems to be floating on the air of euphoria created through controversies. 
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History of the Trumpet Music Case Study
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It wasn’t until the 1700s that composers involved in music began to change the arrangements and basic approaches to music. During this time, the composers became interested in Well-Tempered tuning. This used a chromatic spacing of intervals among all instruments and was often referred to as perfect tuning.
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The Lady Gaga Empire Music Case Study
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Gaga’s consistent, vocal appreciation and dedication to her fans have helped catapult her into the stardom she enjoys today. Her unique media-usage strategy, willingness, and ability to use her status and mobilize her “army” of Little Monsters to successfully make global changes astounds all who benefit from her humanitarian efforts.
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The History of New Jerseys Musicians, Songwriters and Singers Music Research Paper
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The author states that the music of the indigenous Americans who first inhabited New Jersey has been lost in the mists of time, due to the lack of written records from the era before settlers from Europe came over to colonize the Americas. New Jersey was close to the center of power which was then, as now, in the North Eastern corner of the country.
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The Band Queen Should Be Canonized Music Essay
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Technically and artistically, the incredible talent of the band members of Queen was extraordinary. To say that their music was ahead of its time would be to understate their talent as well as their significance. They brought a level of complexity and artistic talent to popular music which very few have achieved in the entire history of rock and roll.
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Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Chopin in Music Music Essay
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Gershwin's style was his own. When he came to Paris in 1928, he asks Ravel to teach him composition. Ravel refused. "Why study with me when you should keep your own style.". In 1928, he composed his 3 Preludes for Piano: a short set of three pieces of music for solo piano. These pieces are the only published work for solo piano during his lifetime. 
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Overview of Japanese Music Music Essay
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Defining the various aspects of Japanese music also shows how the evolution of music has occurred in this country as well as what the perceptions are with how this music is heard and performed. The discovery of Japanese music furthers the ideologies of theories within music as well as what is understood in terms of expression.
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Comparison of Black Musicians Union Locals Music Research Paper
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This study will begin with the statement that segregation on racial basis characterized several aspects of the American society for the larger part of history ending in the twentieth century. A common racial tension that contributed to many revolutionist campaigns was in the labor sector, with musicians taking a key role in history.
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Animatics - the Importance of Music around the World Music Essay
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The animatics used in the particular video I have selected give a play by play description of how music affects lives globally. It does not matter whether a person is from the United States of America or from as far as the Netherlands, music is the ever-present entity that connects individuals to each other as no other entity can.  
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Elements of Romanticism seen in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique op 14 Music Research Paper
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The conclusion from this study states that the work of Berlioz, while controversial through its strong emotional content and unusual tonal rendering, is a perfect example of Romanticism. Through creating a piece that was highly emotional which told a story of dreams and reverie, Berlioz was able to incorporate the elements of mysticism and evil into the work.
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Critique of the Contemporary Jazz Scene Music Research Paper
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According to the study, the 1980s saw the dramatic decline of the jazz community. The popularity of jazz was still very high and different jazz artists have been successful in doing various forms of contemporary jazz. The development of contemporary jazz meant that the popularity of Jazz as a music genre was growing not only within the US.
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Americas Twentieth Century Country Music Music Essay
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Having been destroyed massively during the American Civil War, Tennesse has yet to recover from its ruins. This effectively has contributed to the decline of the country as most of Tennessee – a place where the country has been a long-standing darling - residents have to do without good infrastructure and a stable economy.
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The Swing Movement of the 30's Music Case Study
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Young black musicians in the 1940s, bored with what they saw as innovative and restrictive music of white swing, were striking out on their own, thus bringing a whole new swing form to American culture, perhaps without them even knowing it. “Tired of the repetition of the riff-derived arrangements and lack of solo space in the big bands”. 
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