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Baroque vs. Classical Music, 2004.
This paper compares and contrasts Baroque and Classical music.
2,654 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses how, at first glance, the Baroque music period and Classical music periods seem to be very much alike. They do, in fact, have many similarities, such as the same basic orchestral and chamber ensembles used in both periods. However, by carefully analyzing each period, this paper explains how distinct differences can be found.
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"The word ?Baroque? comes from the Italian word barocco, which literally translates to bizarre, however some feel that when dealing with the arts, exuberant is closer to the aim of the translation, and exuberant is a word that perfectly fits this style of music. Although Baroque was first used to describe ornately decorated buildings in Austria and Germany, it quickly became used to describe a similarly ornate period of music."
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Soul Music, 2004.
An overview of the history and style of soul music, which has its roots in African-American culture.
1,756 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses soul music, focusing on its sound, its history, some of its composers and artists, and its cultural background. Soul music has become the anthem of African-Americans, and it is a unique and satisfying blend of blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues, that has become an important part of American music and culture. The paper shows that soul music is no longer simply a "black" thing; it is an American style of music that has become popular all over the world and has influenced many other types of music. The paper argues, however, that true soul still faces prejudice and an uphill battle for acceptance in white popular music.
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"Some music critics believe soul branched into two areas ? soul for blacks, and rock and roll for whites, but this theory is only one of several regarding soul. Soul music remains a bit mysterious because it is a black phenomenon, and so, many other races either do not relate to the music, or do not care to. However, soul jumped the boundaries of race, and became popular in white circles as well as black because of the entertainers, the lyrics, and the driving and catching beat of soul music. Soul was (and is) played on white radio stations, and soul artists appeared on the classic television show "American Bandstand" regularly, which also helped bring the music into the mainstream. One of the reasons that Bandstand featured so many soul artists is because the city where it originated, Philadelphia, was a hotbed of soul artists."
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Classicism, 2004.
A paper that discusses how Classicism manifested itself in the 18th century.
679 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper briefly describes the cultural style of classicism. It then looks at how this style is portrayed in music, architecture, and art.
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"In order to determine the 18th century?s manifestation of Classicism, it is important to understand what the term means. Classicism, or Neo-Classicism is used to ?characterize the culture of 18th-century Europe, and contrasted with 19th-century Romanticism (unknown, Classicism).? In ?art, music, and literature, it is a style that emphasizes the qualities traditionally considered characteristic of ancient Greek and Roman art, that is, reason, balance, objectivity, restraint, and strict adherence to form (unknown, Classicism).? Classicism is ?characterizing art in which adherence to recognized aesthetic ideals is accorded greater importance that individuality of expression (sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/glo/romanticism).? "
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Censorship of Music Lyrics, 2004.
Takes the position that it is acceptable to censor music lyrics.
1,733 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines several of the issues put forth regarding the censorship of music lyrics. The paper maintains that censorship of music lyrics is justified at times and presents arguments that counter the arguments made by those who oppose censorship.
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"The content of music lyrics should be censored because the content has a major influence on people. This is especially true because music lyrics are influencing individuals who are at an age where they are not capable of making informed decisions, but are in the process of forming their opinions. It is also important to note that music itself is less a form of free speech, and more a form of advertising. The music produced is intended to convince people to purchase records and so can be considered as being designed to be influential. Since advertising is required to be censored, music lyrics should also be censored. This purpose of music also means that the argument that censoring lyrics prevents free speech is not valid. These issues related to the censorship of lyrics will now be discussed in more detail."
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Jazz, 2004.
A description of the musical form known as jazz.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores the origins and history of jazz music from its early beginnings in New Orleans to the more well-known and popular forms we hear today. The paper explains how the earlier forms, known as ragtime and Dixieland, started in the late 1800's and were well formed by the early 1920's. The paper also shows the development of jazz into what we know as blues music today.
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"One theory about how Jazz began to coalesce into a recognizable music style relates to the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Some historians note that military bands came to New Orleans to be decommissioned, and many of the band instruments were sold to African-Americans and others. Most of these people taught themselves to play (Morgan, 2003), so from the very beginning, jazz did not have strong ties to European styles of musical sound, form, instrumentalization, rhythm and melody. Because of New Orleans? ethnic mix of Spanish, French, Creole and others in addition to Caucasian and African-American (Morgan, 2003), New Orleans was in a position to meld many influences together into a new form."
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The Musical Genius of Frank Zappa, 2004.
Looks at the life, career, and contributions to the music world of famous musician, Frank Zappa.
1,042 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of the life of famed musician, Frank Zappa. The life and works of Zappa are explored, and reasons are presented as to why he should be labeled a 20th century genius in the field of music.
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"It used to be that the word genius only applied to a standardized IQ score on an Intelligence Quotient test. In more recent years the world has come to the understanding that there are many types of intelligence and that genius can be found in many areas of life. One area that has always escaped the watchful eye of genius identifiers has been that of the music world. While musicians were often referred to as talented or gifted, the word genius was rarely used. Today, with the new understanding that genius can come in many forms; artists from the past and present are being recognized for the true genius they possessed. One of the most talented geniuses in the field of music was famed artist Frank Zappa. Zappa will always be remembered as a 20th century genius because of his lifetime achievement and contributions to the world of music."
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Teaching Music to the Blind, 2004.
Discusses some of the resources, tools, and techniques available to teach music to the blind.
1,437 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper asks and attempts to answer the question, "how does a blind person begin a career in music?". It addresses this question by reviewing and explaining music Braille as opposed to literary Braille and its auxiliary technologies, by citing several resources available that offer Braille music or offer information and referral services for visually impaired students who wish to study music, and by explaining some of the technology available to assist blind students in their music studies.
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"The first names that come to mind when one thinks of successful blind musical luminaries, are likely to be: Ray Charles, Ronnie Milsap, Teddy Pendergrass, Jose Feliciano, and of course, Stevie Wonder, among others. And in the jazz and blues genre, there are a number of blind artists, such as George Shearing, Roland Kirk, and Rev. Gary Davis, to name a few. And, meantime, for the blind person who is not already competent at the task of performing or writing music, and who respects those famous blind musicians mentioned above ? and even views them as role models ? how does that blind person begin a career in music? How does a novice learn?"
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?Reservation Blues?, 2003.
The role of music in the novel, ?Reservation Blues?, by Sherman Alexie.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines Alexie's novel, in which the blues comprise more than an appearance of disaster entrenched in African-American understanding. This paper looks at the role of blues music in the African-American lifestyle as presented in "Reservation Blues".
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"The blues articulate chronicles that, as of the usual point of view, instigate in the practices of Africans in America. However, customarily the blues go beyond diverse, inflexible cultural boundaries. Ralph Ellison's well-known classifications of the blues propose a liberal view; one partial, no more than, by the speaker?s capability to ?lyrically? articulate his or her ?autobiographical chronicle of personal catastrophe? (Ralph, 78)."
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Blues, 2004.
A overview of blues music, discussing the history of this popular music style.
3,621 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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A paper on the evolution of the blues in its present form, with the history of the music juxtaposed with the social and cultural history of the United States. It begins by looking at the humble start of blues music and then discusses development of the instruments. Famous singers are then introduced, and the paper concludes with an explanation of how blues is representative of the struggles of African Americans.
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"Born in the exuberantly warm climes of their African homeland, carried with the first waves of the slaved people in their head and forged in the pain of their suffering as an escape from the tyranny of their bonded life, the blues have emerged as the collective consciousness of an entire people through the centuries. The blues, essentially the original rhythm and beat of the African musical roots combining with the field calls and ballads of their workaday lives and the church music taught to them by their evangelically inclined new masters, evolved into a unique art form in its own right."
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Handel's "Messiah", 2004.
A review of the musical piece, "Messiah", by Georg Handel.
2,047 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper offers a review of Handel's "Messiah", beginning with a description of the writer's life. The author shows how Handel's life and upbringing are reflected in this great piece of music through his family history, musical background, and the influence of his father. The paper then explores some of the other musical pieces written by Handel.
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"Handel composed Messiah to the libretto (lyrics) of Charles Jennens, who also wrote libretto for Handel?s Saul as well as works for other composers. Peter Jacobi describes Jennens? libretto as ?a deft weaving of spiritual thoughts?that led Handel to a clarity of vocal and instrumental line,? (1982, p. 33). Once the composer received Jennens? libretto, he completed Messiah in just over three weeks, between August and September of 1741. This ?burst of energy? was supposedly typical for Handel (Barber, 1994, p. 45). However, the completely original composition was not; ?Handel was a plagiarist,? like many musicians in his time, and he frequently borrowed whole sections of music from other composers."
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Jazz: The American Heritage, 2002.
Looks at the origins, history, and composition of American jazz.
1,774 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper delves into the indigenous, American creation of jazz music. It looks at the relationship between the origins of jazz and the history of African-Americans, the main characteristics of jazz music, and the instruments originally used for playing jazz. The beginning of jazz music in New Orleans is discussed, as well as some of the influences on the music and the different types of jazz that evolved over time. Famous jazz musicians and singers are also mentioned.
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"A significant relationship exists between the origins of jazz and the history of African-Americans. To entertain themselves and get through the grueling days, plantation slaves would perform music that would remind them of their African homeland. Their songs, sounds and compositions would be on the wide variety of singing, rhythms and melodies that ranged throughout the continent."
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?Reverie?, 2002.
A comparative analysis of Claude Debussy?s ?Reverie? and Billy Joel's version.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper reviews Claude Debussy?s musical masterpiece, ?Reverie,? which was written during the late 19th century. It discusses how the tone and feel of Debussy?s ?Reverie? is different from that experienced by the listener upon hearing Billy Joel?s ?Reverie,? part of his album, ?Fantasies and Delusions,? which was released in 2001. It shows how it is Joel?s attempt at paying homage to a classical artist whose works he admired and who had influenced him early on in his training as a musician and how the song, reminiscent of Debussy?s piece, has a different melody and is stronger in tone and louder than Debussy?s work.
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"The music moves slowly and deliberately, and yet with a rhythm that brings to mind water flowing and bubbling in a fountain. As the song continues, the music becomes more wavelike in tone. The way the music ?while still remaining soft and tranquil ? moves back and forth in a slight crescendo only to die away again can?t help but make the listener think of waves. However, these are not the crashing waves of a beach, but rather the waves that might lap the shores of a small lake. This is not a piece that lends itself well to lyrics. Instead, it urges the listener to do what is suggested by the title and simply drift away, letting one?s thoughts move off where they will like clouds blowing across the sky."
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