was introduced to music when he was five years old when his father taught him the solfeggio and the banduria. Abelardo completed his first composition, a waltz entitled "Ang Unang Buko" dedicated to his grandmother, at the age of eight. By the age of thirteen, he was playing at saloons and cabarets in Manila, and by fifteen, he was teaching at barrio schools in San Ildefonso and San Miguel in Bulacan. In 1916, Abelardo entered the University of the Philippines Coservatory of Music, taking courses
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Chapter 1 questions 1. What do ethnomusicologists mean when they say, “Music is universal, but it is not a universal language”? Music cannot convey specific meanings though specific symbols and it is questionable whether music can really can transcend linguistic barriers. 2. What are the potential problems in classifying music as “classical,” “folk,” or “popular”? They assert a hierarchal value system in which classical is typically considered highest, folk of a much lower value, and popular
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Jaydee Sanchez Music 101-014 February 29, 2016 Chapter 3 Questions 1) How might an “insider” to a musical tradition hear it differently from an “outsider”? Are both perspectives necessary for a complete picture? To me, an insider to a musical tradition is someone who shares the culture the music is based upon and also grew up experiencing the music in their own environment. There may be a story in these songs, or a history. An outsider, someone with no historical or cultural references
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beach: July 28th from 4:00pm-7pm This will be a rest night for all spouses and parents that need to cook Saturday night dinner! The school will be holding a Bar B Cue dinner on the beach with Latino music. We invite the parents of all the children to come and join your child for a beach walk, music and enjoy dinner with the smell of the sea. Just spend time with your child in the open and see their natural beauty in the environment surrounding them.
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The Program music Cansoun per ma mio (Song for my love) illustrated a picture of countryside simplicity. A pianist started with a group of minor third intervals phrase at different range. Tenderly, a saxophone arrived after an introduction by the piano, it soloed gently to calmed audiences mind down. When piano appeared again accompanied saxophone, it coupled with a disjunct melody and conveyed a sweet intimacy. This made audiences fantasize a romantic countryside story that happened in Provence
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Humanities is a very broad subject it covers from what our ancestors used as writing tools to the art and music they appreciated. In both of the videos in this unit the speakers gave a variety of examples, from education, personal skills, history in ancient Greek culture, and how our art has change throughout the years. Furthermore, one of the most interest topics that I found quite amusing was the history in the types of different cultures. There is so many types of cultures and practices around
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elementary schools does not give enough attention to the basics of music because it has already been revealed in the literature that generalist teachers who are teaching in the foundations of human learning is not fully equipped. There is a need for in-service training programs in teaching music specifically on the foundation of music, the rhythmic skills, for it will serve as a stepping stone for our pupils to cope with the necessary music skills in the 21st Century. Framework of the Study
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characters is quicker and more high pitched than before. Consequently, the tempo of the music “The Lutz Police Militia”, becomes lively and very quick. The interpretive is expressive and energetic. When both characters speak to approach the police, there is a diegetic heavy breathe coming from the main officer indicating the audience that the characters are confronting a difficult situation. The tempo of the music continues to go in crescendo while there is dialogue between the characters in the shot
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musical orchestra. Dontree means music in the Thai language. Dontree has changed me. I learned new things, gained new outlooks, and learned greatly about music . Dontree is Thai classical orchestra. I am a Thai classical musician. Dontree was first introduced to me when I attended a weekend language class at a nearby temple. My parents wanted me to enrich my cultural knowledge. I went along and participated in the music program offered there. It wasn’t any ordinary music program. I was introduced to
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What to Listen for in Music, written by Aaron Copland, is a classic reading for music lovers and musicians. Although this book was written almost 80 years ago, it still inspires the music today. Copland does not expect that all readers would be a professional musician and recognize every form of music. The main idea with the book is that the only way to appreciate music, is to listen. Actively listening to music will increase your knowledge and make you more aware when it comes to recognizing the
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