...Sandgrim DATE \@ "d MMMM y" 7 februari 2015 The role of Music There are many types of music today. Rap, pop, rock, country, indie, alternative and hardcore are some of the abundant types in the world. Music sends out either good or bad messages that tends to have big impacts on peoples life. When I was younger, I didn’t have the great love for music as I do now. I mainly listened to whatever was playing in the background or what my parents were listening to. That changed when I got older and today is music one of the most important and powerful things in my life. Listening to and playing different tunes helps me to de-stress, relax as well as motivate me in trying times. I love for instance, listening to music on my way to school. It often helps me to prepare for the day that waits. Today is rap and rock music two very important types of music in the world. They both sends out different messages and help specially kids, who often can relate to the lyrics. A song can namely deal with the trivial subjects that actually appears in people personal lives. Because of that, people also tends to use music for healing or for motivation. It can also serve as a catalyst for new ideas. Many songs are very political, scientific inspirited or well written. Either way, it can learn us different things going on in the world and make us more open-minded or inspirited to accomplished our goals in life. For that reason is the power of music stronger than we think. It can bring people together...
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...Unit 4 Project – Music Kaplan University HU300 – Art and Humanities: 20th Century and Beyond March 27, 2012 Limiting ourselves to one kind of music is as detrimental to our growth as if we were never to set foot outside our house and discover the unlimited life experiences waiting out there. (Janaro & Altshuler, 2009). For me music is the best creation humanity has made. It makes me cry if I am sad, dance if I am in a party, smile if it is romantic, sad if I am thinking in a bad love experience, and happy when I am home resting and listen to it. In my personal view, music is one of people’s spiritual nourishment. I listen to music every day and love to sing along to my favorite tunes. Music makes me feel good and can get my mind off things that are bothering me as well! Some music is relaxing while some really makes me more stressed. Music becomes my interest. I like this wisdom, "interest is the best teacher." As time goes by more and more music that I have been listening to, I can sing and understand the meaning of the song that really attracts me. While I am listening to the music, I slowly I begin to figure out my favorite idols and songs. If I listen to some really beautiful melody or rhythms that able to touch my heart, I will find the appropriate spare time to listen and learn how to sing until I have completely understood. My father’s favorite music was the Tango. Every day at five o’clock in the morning he used to turn the radio...
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...Richard Chambers / Chicago University Since 1928, Turkish has been written in a slightly modified Latin alphabet which is very nearly phonetic. The Turkish alphabet has 8 vowels (A E I İ O Ö U Ü ) and 21 consonants. The letters Q,W and X do not exist in Turkish. Most letters are pronounced pretty much as you would expect, but some are not. Once the phonetic value of all letters is known, then it is rather easy to pronounce any word one sees or to spell any word one hears.The following letters require explanation: Aa = "a" as in "card" or "dark", never as "a" in"cat" or "back" ( kan = blood ) Cc = "J" as in "judge" ( can= life, soul, pronounced like "John" ) Çç = "ch" as in "church"( çay= tea, pronounced "chay", rhymes with "buy" ) Ee = "e" as in "bed" ( ekmek =bread ) Gg = "g" as in "get" ( gelin =bride ) g ( yumuşak ge [soft g] Never appears as the first letter in a word; essentially silent; sometimes lengthens preceding vowel; sometimes pronounced like "y" in "yet" (dag =mountain, pronounced daa , rhymes with the "baa" of "baa baa black sheep"; diger =other, pronounced diyer ) lı( undotted "i" ) "u" as in "radium" or "i" as in "cousin" (ışık =ligth, ırmak = river ) İi( dotted "i" ) ="i" as in "sit" ( bir = one, pronounced like "beer" ) Jj = "j" as in "azure" (garaj = garage, pronounced as in French & English ) Oo = "o" as in "fold"(okul =school ) Öö German "ö" as in "König" or French "eu" as in "peur"( göl = lake, rhymes with furl) Ss="s" as in "sing", never...
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...As Benshoff and Griffin put it, “men in Western culture are taught that it is their birthright to do while women remain relatively immobile in order to be the object of the male gaze.” This ideology is commonly seen in most media texts where males are typically seen in lead roles where they are depicted as functional compared to females who are represented as distracted and dependent on men. Whilst this argument is widely seen throughout studies about gender roles in media, it functions as the center of my argument about the depiction of women in the music videos of “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams and “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel. Both videos revolve around the acquisition of female attention, which supports...
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...Music has played a major role in religion and the spirituality of humans from the beginnings of society to today. The effect that music has on humankind is a phenomenon that can channel power, bring harmony to society, calm or enrage the masses, and take a listener on a euphoric journey like no other. Music is an essential part in religious ceremonies, birth, re-birth, spiritually altered states (trance), and even death. Music is the connection between the human soul and the path to an individual’s spiritual ecstasy. Religions of the past and of oral people, give an insight into the spiritual connections that can be attained through music. Native Americans use three traditional instruments and their voice to create hauntingly complex rhythms that, “imitate the life-giving processes of nature and celebrate the wholeness of the universe.” (Editors, 1992, p. 29) The flute that they use has six holes that correspond to the four cardinal directions and the earth and sky. The drum represents the,...
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...Discuss the role of your instrument in operatic music， say why you think it is suited to the role it takes. Introduction: With the development of the opera, the double bass has been using wider and wider. It not only for doing as part of the orchestra or support the bass music line, but actually sometime, it takes the leading position of the whole orchestra. In this Essay, I am going to give a discussion about the role of double bass in operatic music and explain why I think it suited to the role it takes. I will also use a few operatic music examples explain the usage of double bass in operatic music in detail. Double bass general introduction: The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched string instrument in the contemporary symphony orchestra. Sometime it also called the string bass, upright bass or contrabass. Double bass normally have four strings and it tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2 as its standard tuning. The double bass is a standard string instrument in symphony orchestra. In Western classical music, the double bass has been using wisely as a section of the orchestra, or as one single instrument in smaller string ensembles. The double bass bow comes in two distinct forms, which are the French bow and overhand bow. Both style bows are in similar shape. The double bass also has a comparable wide sound range. For instance, on a standard four-string basses, the lowest note of a double bass is an E1. This pitch is above the lowest frequency of the average...
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...How to Select Music for Studying : 10 Tips It is said that to study it’s necessary to have a quiet environment without distractions. However, for some, studying in a quiet environment can backfire. This ‘quiet environment’ can make you end up fighting boredom and succumbing to the allure of sleeping at your desk! This is why the importance of choosing the right music for studying can’t be underestimated. Although some studies say that listening to music while you study isn’t good, for many people it’s vital. It’s calms them down, which can lead to productive studying. Music can also help elevate your mood and motivate you to study longer. The real challenge is to select the right music for studying. The wrong type of study music may end up distracting you from your study. So today we are going to offer some tips and ideas on how to pick the best study music for you! 10 Tips: How to Choose Your Music for Studying Tip # 1 Classical music is peaceful and harmonious making it one of the best options to listen to when studying. Tip # 2 It seems that there is evidence that Mozart improves mental performance. They call it the “Mozart Effect.” Tip # 3 Listen to ambient instrumental music. This type of music is more modern than classical and has a similar effect. I always find that movie soundtracks are quite good. Tip # 4 Listen to sounds of nature such as rain, waves, jungles or animals while studying. While this is not exactly music it is relaxing and you will feel like...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Rock Music in the Philippines is performance arts composed in various genre and styles. The rock music of the Philippines is a mixture of indigenous foreign countries. The United States occupied the Islands in 1898 until 1946, and introduced American blues folk music, Rock &Blues, and rock and roll became popular. In the late 1950s, native performers adapted Tagalog lyrics for North American rock and roll music, resulting in the seminal origins of Philippine rock. The most notable achievement in Philippine rock of the 1960s was the hit song "Killer Joe," which propelled the group "Rocky Fellers" which reached number sixteen on the American radio charts. Up until the 1970s, popular rock musicians began writing and producing in English. In the early 1970s, rock music began to be written using local languages, with bands like the Juan Dela Cruz Band being among the first popular bands to do so. Mixing tagalog, and English lyrics. Background of the Study Joseph William Feliciano Smith born on December 25, 1947 is a Filipino singer-songwriter, drummer, and guitarist. More commonly known alternately as Joey Smith or Pepe Smith, he is an icon of original Filipino rock music or "Pinoy Rock". His father, Edgar William Smith, was a United States Airforce, and his mother, Conchita Feliciano, was from Angeles, Pampanga, where the huge Clark Air Force base was located. Joey spent his first years in Angeles, often visiting...
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...Different Genders with Different Roles: Representation of a Rae Sremmurd Music Video Have you ever seen a hip hop music video? If you have, you have probably seen people waving around money, women shaking their ass, or lyrics that degrade women. According to Judith Lorber, gender is a social construction: “it is a role created by society, and it is a role that is not necessarily biological”. Usually in a music video different genders play different roles. Men are shown holding money, because it is a sign of having power, while women are objectified by being portrayed half naked. The American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd showcases these roles in their music video “Shake It Fast” featuring Juicy J. Just like hip hop artists in the past Rae Sremmurd is trying to show their hypermasculinity because it has always been a part of hip hop, and sex sells in hip hop. Hip hop artists have always been excessively conceited, or self-centered, which is why they always feel the need to surround themselves with money, and half naked...
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... What is Greece?: Significance of Music within the Ancient Greek Culture Abstract: What is Greece? This questions can be answered in a variety of areas. The history of music in Greece plays a significant role in the history of the country. Because music played a integral role in the daily lives of the Ancient Greek citizens, it is evident that music has played a role in shaping the culture into what it is today. We live in a society where we are completely devoted and immersed in music. Whether it be a simple tune we hear on a radio or the hustle of city life, music is all around us. The way we react to music, is very similar to how music was in the ancient Greek times. Music allowed the citizens to express emotion, to worship, to prepare for sporting events, to mourn, to celebrate, and in essence to be happy. Music was their special gift from the gods, and they did everything in their power to make sure the gods understood their appreciation. They honored music and created an artistry that stands as a guiding role in, not only the history of the Greek culture, but also a significant role in the history of music in general. What is Greece? This question can be explored in many different areas. From a political aspect to the beautiful geography, Greece offers a wide range of history and culture that one cannot pass on learning about. The music of Greece is as diverse and celebrated as it’s history. Music can be highly regarded as an integral part...
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...Music Therapy: The New Approach for Psychiatric Patient Introduction Music therapy is the use of music interventions to achieve individualized goals of healing the body, mind, and spirit. It involves skilled music therapists, who act as mediators to interact with patients, assesses their physical, emotional, and mental needs, and offer them with the necessary healing through music. Music therapy integrates various musical elements and certain therapeutic protocols to achieve certain objectives (Bruscia, 2000). Many people obtain some kind of healing whenever they have emotional, cognitive, or social issues through music. People living with disabilities or certain illnesses have often found music to offer a soothing environment that facilitates the healing process. Music uses creative, emotional and a non-verbal language to enable users to gain self-awareness and self-expression. In many cases, people have found music to be more powerful than plain words, as it offers a unique channel of communication and expression. Essentially, people suffering from autism and Alzheimer’s disease, and those having developmental disabilities can always become beneficiaries of music therapy. This paper will give a brief history of music therapy, and its role as an alternative treatment for autism and Alzheimer’s disease. Thereafter, the paper will give a brief discussion on the politic of making music therapy a real treatment. History of music therapy Music therapy traces...
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...Music played a major role in the Civil War. Music was used in many different aspects of the war, from outside the war, to in the war itself. The Civil War era was the most musical of all U.S. conflicts. Music was used between the armies, and on base camps during the war. Slaves also used it in many ways. All these reasons play into how music was a huge part of the civil war. Of all U.S. military conflicts, the era of the Civil War was the most musical. More songs were written, sung, and remembered from the Civil War than any other conflict in history. “ Estimates suggest that around 9,000 new songs were printed in the North and as many as 750 in the South” (Lerner 118). The amount of songs written during this time, show how huge music had become. Sheet music in the 19th century expressed all the events of the Civil War....
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... Challenges Facing Music Industry and How to Develop It Music is one of the most beloved human experiences. Everyone enjoys a different type of music and that is evident in different events from graduation ceremonies to weddings and presidential inaugurations. Also, we use music in our films, plays because we can always deliver the message using music. It is the power of music that everyone gets influenced by and nothing could stop this power because it facilitates communication which goes beyond words and enables meanings to be shared. Nowadays, we have several types of music such as blues, jazz, hip-hop, new age metal, house, country and rock & roll. Also there are other types of music that produced due to modifications of several genres which makes the list unlimited. All these types are produced throughout the music industry. It consists of composers, singers and the companies and professional who produce and promote the music like music stores, music venues, road crew, producers, and business managers, studios, engineering performance and rights organizations. Nowadays, this industry is facing a lot of challenges that should be faced to develop the music industry. The music industry as a whole is facing a massive challenge. The industry is changing quickly and the market also is changing quickly. These challenges are related to the new technology that has been introduced into the music industry. The main problem that is facing the music industry is the internet...
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...Running Head: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON MUSIC INDUSTRY The Cultural and Economic Impact of Technology on Music Industry [Name of Author] [Name of the Institution] Abstract Technology has played a pivotal role in evolving every industry at global scale, music industry is also influenced by technology. The impact of technology on the music industry has a mix reaction from the cultural and the economic domain. In this paper I will critically analyze the research on impact of technology mentioned in different journals, books, articles and papers. In order to compile this report a simple hierarchy has been followed. The impact in the cultural domain will be examined, its proposed solutions will be highlighted and alternative research methodologies will be defined. Then impact on the economic sector of the music industry will be critically reviewed in the evidence of different papers. Role of governing authorities will be examined and then proposed solutions will be defined. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Introduction 4 Discussion 5 Cultural Impact of Technology on Music Industry 5 Negative Impact 6 Economical Impact of Technology on Music Industry 7 Positive Impact 7 Negative Impact 7 Conclusion 8 References 10 Cultural and Economical Impact of Technology on Music Industry Introduction Music is a form of art essentially created for the purpose of entertainment. It has now evolved as a resource of expression for multiple human activities ranging...
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...Dr. Ferguson 16 August 2014 The Evolution and Culture of Flamenco Music Flamenco style has evolved drastically over the past century. Flamenco essentially was born from the interaction between gypsy and non-gypsy Andalusians of Spain. The history of oppression and changes in political thought has all contributed to the changes in the role of flamenco in the last 100 years. Currently due to tourism and the popularity of flamenco professionalization has risen out of this popularity. A plethora of public performances and concerts are found in Spain today, carrying on the history of the Andalusia people for all to experience (Manuel 47). Flamenco is a strain of Spanish folk music and dance that stems from the region of Andalusia, closely associated with the Romani people of Spain (Gurza E1). This rich development of dance and music has evolved over the last 100 years and beautifully captures the culture of this region by showing differences in its role for the people (Manuel 47). The old role of flamenco music in Spain was essentially used by the lower classes and persecuted gypsies of Andalusia (Washabaugh 51). It was a “cry of pain” for the suffering gypsies and of all the lower classes (Manuel 48). I observed the emotional nature of the music from my visit to the Musical Instrument Museum. The poetic nature of the lyrics was easily heard in my experience in the Spain exhibit. The use of the music was only for the lower classes of Andalusia but the function was essentially...
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