Category: Music
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The Psychology of Music
Table of Contents Introduction Music and Psychological Mechanisms Impact on learning and productivity Conclusion References Introduction Music is probably the most abstract and difficult to understand the sort of art. For centuries scholars have been trying to explain the purpose of listening to music, creating it, and the way it can impact a human mind.…
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Watch the following short video about the history of Minstrelsy in America. Then
Watch the following short video about the history of Minstrelsy in America. Then select two particular elements you heard discussed and find additional information regarding those elements and the impact they had. There should be at least two paragraphs of information for each plus an introduction and summary paragraph.
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Written Assessment, length 2400 words (60%) maximum length 2,450 words. Students
Written Assessment, length 2400 words (60%) maximum length 2,450 words. Students will write an essay discussing and analysing the relationships between key music industry participants or enterprises or interest groups (eg types of music businesses, record companies, publishers, promoters, artists, fans etc) in a particular area of the music industry, considering (as applicable) creative, economic,…
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In your review, you should include commentary on the following topics:
For this written assignment you will be writing a review that covers music selected from one of the regions covered in Unit 2: Oceania, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The music must take the form of one of the following: An album length (longer than 30 minutes) collection of audio recordings. For example (Links to…
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How would you briefly describe their musical characteristics?
After watching the instructional video of this week, please watch the first 30 minutes of Lo Sceicco Bianco and answer the following questions. 1) How many different music themes can you hear in the Main Titles (the very first minutes)? How would you briefly describe their musical characteristics? 2) What scenes/characters/situations do each of the…
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Explain in thorough detail.
Choose a record that epitomizes groove for you. Listen to the record with fresh ears, using the listening techniques you’ve been developing. Write a short but thorough analysis of the record. In your analysis include the following: The artist, song title, genre, and tempo, up front. Identify the emotions conveyed. Examine how elements of the…
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What historical or cultural events and issues are you using to highlight the importance of this album?
Album Analysis: Old School – Golden Era Students will complete a project in which they have thoroughly examined the music of one Hip Hop album released between 1979-1993. Closely examine and discuss the lyrics and music, interpreting the messages and meaning of at least 2 specific songs. There should be great attention and detail placed…