Music Essays and Term Papers
428 Essays on Music. Documents 276 - 300
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Music on the Internet
Albums with explicit lyrics or content started having black and white parental advisories on them in 1994 (http://www.riaa.org/Parents-Advisory-4.cfm). Are these labels necessary? Is controversial music molding our society and causing teenagers to turn to drugs? Is censorship necessary to protect the youth of our nation. Generally, younger people are against censorship on this issue. Music is an outlet and even an anti-drug for many teens -- however, parents and society feel differently. Should parents censor
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A View on Censorship in Music and the Government
The censorship of music and other forms of entertainment by the government have long been the topic of discussion among social and political circles. Some forms of censorship such as warning labels for parents can be helpful. However the censorship of music is just not right, and the government has no right to do so. All too often the government gets this self righteous feeling and thinks that it has the right to control what
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Music in Shapespeare’s Palys
Music in Shakespeare's Plays Elizabethans, during the time of the notorious William Shakespeare (1564-1616), were extremely sensitive to beauty and grace and had an undying enthusiasm for music and poetry. Music was a vital part of Elizabethan society; it was thought that a man who could not read music or understand it was poorly educated. The common entertainment and amusement was centered on music, song, and dance, people of all classes enjoyed the splendor of
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Musicals
After the introduction of sound to motion pictures, the musical genre was a natural cinematic progression. According to film historian Rick Altman, “The musical is… one of the most characteristic creations of the Hollywood film industry” (294). It is a genre that is uniquely American, and encompasses more than 1,500 films (Altman 294). Surprisingly, though, there actually is evidence of silent film musicals, with the 1907 interpretation of The Merry Widow operetta, in which musical
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Music and Our Everyday Lives
“What My Pin Means to Me” As a sophomore at Mercy high school I’ve come to know many things. When you start high school you have no idea that the things you’ll learn, the decisions you’ll make and the people you meet will affect the rest of your life, but that’s what it’s about. It’s about learning and growing so that when you leave high school and you graduate you will have the skills to
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Television, Movie, and Music Violence and the Impact on Teen Behavior
Abstract Most people in our society generally have the opinion that violence in television, movies, and music increases aggression in children and adolescents. Does it? Who is to say whether media has a positively direct effect or a positive correlation? However, the majority of the people who have researched this topic have discovered that violence in television, movies, and music is indeed one of the main factors contributing to the increase in violent and aggressive
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Music History
An orchestra is an organized body of bowed string instruments, with more than one player to a part, to which may be added wind and percussion instruments.In the Greek theater the term denoted the semi-circular space in front of the stage where the chorus sang and danced; in the Roman theater is was reserved for the Senators' seats, Throughout the years the size and strength of orchestras across the world have varied. In the mid-18th
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Early Music Instruments
Early Music Instruments by Dale Taylor with Jack Blanton, Bonnie Harris-Reynolds, and Laurine Elkins-Marlow This concert took place at St. Thomas Episcopal Church off of George Bush Drive in College Station on the night of Tuesday October 25. The church is a relatively small A frame building (square) with wooden beams and simple decorations. The walls of the church are painted a light green and the pews are set up in a semi circle
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Future of the Music Industry
A terrible thing is happening to the recorded music business as we know it. It is literally going away. For years now many of us have been predicting the demise of the record labels, falling CD sales, the erosion of radio as a promotional channel, lack of barriers to entry into music making - and all the rest. Well now it seems like the worst possible future is happening right before our eyes. CD sales
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1970's Music
Through the decades, many things have changed over time. Fashions have varied, themes have changed, and music has flourished. Though all of these categories are interesting in their own unique way, in my essay, I will talk about the exciting and invigorating subject of music. Music has always been a major and important part of my life so far. Every one has something to them that they feel life just wouldn't be life without. And
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The State of Music Appreciation
When I first came to this lecture Mr. Woodward gave, The State of Music Appreciation: The Place of American Popular Music, I was thinking it would not be that interesting, but it turned out not that bad after all. It was said that all musics are considered equal and Duke Elliot once said, “If it sounds good it is good.” Music is a traditional art. Harmony is a Western European idea. Some examples of melody
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How to Be a Successful Music Producer
How to be a Successful Music Producer Music in this generation has been deprived. This has been said because in the time this generation lives in; music has lost its meaning and the real sound of soul. Through long research these facts can be found that proves so and can also teach, the new generation about the history of music. One important thing these books, websites and many other sources teach is that music is
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Berry Gordy and Motown Music
Berry Gordy Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 28, 1929. He was the seventh born out of eight siblings. His parents migrated to Detroit from Georgia during 1922. They were part of a mass exodus of African Americans who left the South in the 20's and traveled to northern cities in search of better economic futures. During that time jobs were plentiful in the factories, mainly the big four automotive plants like, Chrysler,
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Music in Russia
Music Therapy Using music to improve lives The ability to express ourselves through music and sound is an innate capacity which does not depend on musical skills or verbal language. Maria Radoje, Music Therapist For both children and adults, music therapy can help in a variety of situations, including disability, serious illness, depression, bereavement, behavioural problems, communications disorders and autism. What is music therapy, how could it benefit my child, and how do I find
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Music Censorship
Things are heating up in America. People are protesting outside of the movie theaters, concerts, and book and record stores of this great nation everywhere. What is all the fuss about? Censorship, Government officials, and raving mad protesters alike have been trying to stop the expressive creativity in everything from rap music to Mark Twain. Censorship in music is a topic that has brought about much controversy in the past two decades. There have been
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Exploring Popular Music
Exploring Popular Music What is popular music? Popular music is defined as “any genre of music having wide appeal but usually only for a short time.”(Popular music) My definition of popular music is music mostly by one hit wonders or well established artists appealing widely for a short time. Popular music differs from other genres of music because with other genres of music they are constrained to that genre meaning that have to fit that
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Music Appreciation radio Report
Music Appreciation Radio Report Instead of attending a concert and writing a concert report, I decided to do the radio report. On April 24, 2007, I listened to the station WWOZ 90.7 FM from seven to eight p.m. It was hosted by Jivin Jean and Neal. The theme of that session was the 50’s Rhythm and Blues. Because the Jazz Fest is approaching, they decided to feature some of the artists that would be
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To Steal Music or Not to Steal Music
To Steal Music or Not to Steal Music The music industry is a very cutthroat business. Within the past few months a great deal of controversy has arisen. This controversy is based around whether copying music and sending them to friends is illegal or not. There are many different views on this but recently record companies have taken legal action against file sharers and these people who have been convicted have been given penalties
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Latin American Music
Latin American Music The Caribbean region was the first area of the Americans to be populated by African immigratnts. A strong African influence pervades music, dance, the arts, literature, speech, and religious pratices. Other immigrants that were bought to the new world have adopted their culture. They had left some of their culture, modified others, and create new forms. This adaptation to local american conditions is called creolization. Latin American music has always been deeply
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Baroque Mexican Music Concert Report
The concert I attended was a recital of Mexican baroque choral music. There were 5 main pieces played, each one having its own unique style and function. The recital was held at University of South Carolina School of Music recital hall room 201 on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 6:00pm. The group that sang was the graduate vocal ensemble and was conducted by Daniel S. Clark. The group of singers did an excellent job
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Traditional Music Vs International Music
Music is one thing , in this world , which nobody hates. A person may not like to hear music always, but he will definitely not hate music. This is the reason, there are many different types of music in the world today. Music can be played in many ways, one can play with strings, sticks, or just a humming. In olden days music has a very good medicinal importance. A pregnant woman , who
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Music and Violence
“I felt the blood pumping through my veins and my eyes are popping out of my head. I feel the instant urge to kidnap my neighbor’s kitten and put it in a mixer. Instead, I bang my head on the office desk until blood is running down the side of it. I have to kill. I have to hurt people.” According to the Blunt Magazine of the UK, edited by Liz Hufton, these are the
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Classical Music Instruments
Woodwinds: 1. Flute: The flute is made in the form of an open cylindrical air column about 66 cm long. Its fundamental pitch is middle C (C4) and it has a range of about three octaves to C7. Sound is produced from a flute by blowing onto a sharp edge, causing air enclosed in a tube to vibrate. The modern flute was developed by Theobald Boehm who experimented with it from 1832 to 1847, desiring
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What Is House Music?
So many people have asked me this from all over the world that I thought that its time to write something about it, and help people understand what it's all about. I thought I would try and put something positive together to help you certain people out there. But this is my outlook on what House is, and how it came about. It is not definitive angle on how House music got started. It is
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College Essay - Musical Experience
When marching band season rolls around, the taste of competition and the smell of hard work are always nearby. Entering my junior year of high school, I remember very clearly how excited I was for a new year of marching band. I had played percussion in the pit, which includes the mallets, timpani, and other non-marching percussion toys and instruments in the front of the field, for my entire high school career. Since then, I
Rating:Essay Length: 530 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: March 15, 2010