by Brian Leakey | May 23, 2023 | Music
Describing the instruments and /or voices utilized. Focus on is the melody and the various counterpoint techniques (contrast, imitation, repetition, countermelodies, major/minor tonality, tempo, and dynamics).Describe the musical characteristics as they are evident in...
by Brian Leakey | May 16, 2023 | Music
The Rock and Roll of the 1960s is often considered both a window and a mirror to culture and society of culture and society. Two of the most important bands of the 1960s were the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Consider their earlier music and answer the following:...
by acdsholarSAw3B06o6UN | May 10, 2023 | Music
Select a Song: Choose a song from the early hip hop era (1970s-1980s) to analyze. This song should be representative of the social and cultural context of the time, and should offer insight into the experiences of early hip hop artists. Analyze the Lyrics by...
by Brian Leakey | May 10, 2023 | Music
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...
by Brian Leakey | May 9, 2023 | Music
There are scholarly groups devoted to preserving medieval instrumental music and instruments. For instance, Iowa State University’s Musica Antiqua ensemble has a website devoted to medieval instruments and early Renaissance music. Follow this link to their...
by Brian Leakey | May 6, 2023 | Music
1. Provide biographical information and highlight the “nationalist/political issues” facing their respective countries during their times as composers and explain why/how these composers were “nationalistically” involved.2. Describe TWO examples of their most...
