patient begins to count the carriages at her funeral, I take away fifty percent from the curative power of medicines." After the doctor had gone, Sue went into the workroom and cried. Then she went to Johnsy's room with her drawing board, whistling ragtime. Johnsy lay with her face toward the window. Sue stopped whistling, thinking she was asleep. She began making a pen and ink drawing for a story in a magazine. Young artists must work their way to "Art" by making pictures for magazine stories. Sue
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Submitted by: Angeles, Ma. Alyanna Criscell C. IA12209 PORTFOLIO PE 2 Rhythmic Activities Submitted to: Prof. Kristine Pecson-Cinco Dance The word “Dance” comes from the Greek word “damson” which means to stretch. All dancing is made up of stretching and relaxing. Thus, a simple analysis of the term “sayaw” which easily lead one to say that is must have derived from the word “saya” which means happy. A person who is very
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Blues vs Country music According to Etta James in an interview with American Chronicle: "The Blues and country are first cousins ... What I look for in a song is for the story to be for real. I like a blood and guts kind of thing. That's what you find in the lyrics of country music." Blues and country music both developed in the 19th century in the Southern United States. They share a similar history. For this reason, they share many of the same musical and lyrical characteristics. Read more: How
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1920s Text Set Atlantic Fever by Joe Jackson A fast-paced, dynamic account of the race to cross the Atlantic, and the larger-than-life personalities of the aviators who captured the world's attention In 1919, a prize of $25,000 was offered to the first aviator to cross the Atlantic in either direction between France and America. Although it was one of the most coveted prizes in the world, it sat unclaimed (not without efforts) for eight long years, until the spring of 1927. It was then, during
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Claudia Acuna Unit Summary – Module 6 The Twentieth Century 15 points Please complete each question as thoroughly as possible and submit to your professor by the due date. This summary will function as a one of the study guides for the final exam; it is very important that the information is complete and correct. 1. What are the sources of inspiration for 20th century music? (.7 point) Composers of the 20th century drew inspiration from an enormous variety of sources
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The Big Band Era of the 1930s The Big Band Era of the 1930s Introduction- The Great Depression during the 1930s was an extreme struggle for all Americans, but the music of the Big Band Era lifted the spirits of struggling citizens. I. Revival of music during the Great Depression A. Effects of the Great Depression on the music industry B. How music started to regain its popularity during harsh times C. The role of technology in reviving the music culture II. Impact of the
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Political Movements in the 20th Century HUM/300 Political Movements in the 20th Century During the 20th century several major political events took place that changed the worldwide view of civilization and shook up the collective consciousness. World War I and II showed the dark side of technology when used to hurt humanity. Civil movements surged around the world as a result of minorities trying to regain their identity, which various governments throughout the world restricted
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Drama 148A Part 2 I. Operetta: * * Mixture of classical singers and orchestras with lighter, often comical story lines, like opera bouffe. * * Contained popular dances: * Can-cans * Polkas * Waltzes * * A musical art for the masses 1. Operetta in Europe: * * Paris w/ Jacques Offenbach * “Operettes” * * London w/ Gilbert & Sullivan * * Vienna w/ Johann Strauss II * “The Waltz King” 2. French Operetta: * Jacques Offenbach * * The Grand
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Contents The Blues – Traditions and Inspirations Origin 2 Musical Format Development Classification Influence References Origin Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States around the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads. The blues form, ubiquitous in jazz, rhythm and blues
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-- Titanic witnessed mankind at its heroic best and selfish worst Titanic took something from the human race when she went down – innocence, certainty and confidence Titanic was the technological marvel of her age – the ultimate symbol of mankind’s genius, his victory over the elements and a symbol of hope for the new century. All human life was aboard Titanic. It contained millionaires and penniless immigrants, the rich from New York and London, the poor from every corner of Europe, men –
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