a. Why do many critics consider Mozart’s Don Giovanni to be a perfect opera? b. Do you agree? Why or why not? c. Provide articles, links, and/or videos to support your position.
You are a musician during the Renaissance Era. Where do you work? Why do you work there? What kind of music would you perform?
1.Outline the developments and innovations in musical notation, c.800-1600. Which developments strike you as particularly important? Perhaps consider this last question in relation to the later history of music. 2. Burkholder et. al describe Ockeghem’s works as demonstrating “exceptional compositional virtuosity” (p.185, 10thed). What do they mean by this? Outline the range of “compositionally virtuosic” […]
To reflect on how our taste on music can manifest our personal and social identities as an individual or as part of a community. Write a 600-800 word essay discussing a particular song or composition that you feel best expresses your personal and social identity Paper should be on MS Word or PDF format, on […]
The Society for Ethnomusicology is an old organization for those interested in the field of ethnomusicology. It was founded in 1955 to promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. Take a look at their website. After browsing their website, define ethnomusicology. Discuss why it is highly interdisciplinary […]
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.
Analysis these two songs in terms of 1. Lyrics(pronunciation during live performance etc) 2.Vocal technique 3. Music arrangements when perform in live. Add personal views to these three points after analyzing them.
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?
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 a hallmark of a successful country […]
Describe the two different paths that were established by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and how these two paths defined rock music and musicians for decades. Which of these paths do you personally prefer? Why? Who are some of the notable musicians that followed your preferred path?
