Category Archives: Music

Identify what you believe are the common musical threads among the artists in your groups. Use the musical vocabulary that you are learning through your reading and share mashups of musical examples to support your views.

As we listen to and learn about the musical examples in this unit, you will read about and hear some musical “threads” among certain musical artists. Choose one of the following two groups of musicians: Group 1: Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Ray Charles Identify what you believe are the common musical threads among the […]

How do those characteristics reflect the characteristics of Classical period music?

answer the following questions: a. How does Classical ballet differ from modern ballet? b. What are the characteristics of Classical period ballet? c. How do those characteristics reflect the characteristics of Classical period music? d. Is music still important to the middle class? e. Discuss the importance of music to the middle class of the […]

Describe some of the incredible hardships Africans faced traveling against their will to America that you’ve learned. Unquestionably their journey was frightening beyond belief. Because they were not allowed to take possessions with them, how important do you think their musical traditions became to them on their journey? What did their music mean to them in a foreign land?

1. Describe some of the incredible hardships Africans faced traveling against their will to America that you’ve learned. Unquestionably their journey was frightening beyond belief. Because they were not allowed to take possessions with them, how important do you think their musical traditions became to them on their journey? What did their music mean to […]

Define ethnocentrism. Why does Barger say that we are all ethnocentric? Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? If you do agree with this position, describe an instance when you felt like you were ethnocentric.

Subject: Music Topic: ETHNOCENTRISM Paper details: Define ethnocentrism. Why does Barger say that we are all ethnocentric? Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? If you do agree with this position, describe an instance when you felt like you were ethnocentric.

Paper details: HI I NEED A PAPER. 1. Watch the following music videos: “Thriller” by Michael Jackson; “Like a Prayer” by Madonna; “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam; “Terrible Lie” by Nine Inch Nails Who is the “villain” or “enemy” depicted in each song? What do these songs communicate about society at the time they were popular? THANKS!

1. Watch the following music videos: “Thriller” by Michael Jackson; “Like a Prayer” by Madonna; “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam; “Terrible Lie” by Nine Inch Nails Who is the “villain” or “enemy” depicted in each song? What do these songs communicate about society at the time they were popular? THANKS!

Compare the characteristics of opera and oratorio. How are they similar? How do they differ?

This assignment will help you learn about some of the most famous instruments of all time as well as two art forms first developed in the Baroque Period. Instructions Visit and read the information on the Media Link: Stradivarius Violins For your initial post, discuss the following: Stradivarius violins, the development of the violin family. […]

What was the importance of music to the nobility of the Baroque period? Are there parallels today?

For your initial post, provide these links and discuss the following: Why was Bach such an important composer? What was the importance of music to the nobility of the Baroque period? Are there parallels today? Explain the differences in style in the Baroque period. Find other examples of Baroque music (video or mp3).

How does the iconic performer Johnny Cash transform this song into masterfully authentic storytelling, which is a hallmark of a successful country song?

Hi – I need a paper Listen to the song “Hurt” sung by Johnny Cash on the Module 4 playlist. This song was written and originally performed by Nine Inch Nails and refers to young people who cut themselves. How does the iconic performer Johnny Cash transform this song into masterfully authentic storytelling, which is […]