Modern Music incorporates so many different elements of musical identity, from Western European Classical traditions, to World Music, to the incorporation of electroni

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Answer the following essay prompt:
1. Modern Music incorporates so many different elements of musical identity, from Western European Classical traditions, to World Music, to the incorporation of electronic music into the production of Rock and Roll.
In the unit, we took a look at the development of music in the “Modern era” through the lens of different genres of music that are specifically relevant to the ways we consume music today. What role does politics play in music of today? How does that affect your understanding of the music? Do you see a link between the music of film, video games, electronic music, and popular music? If so, what is it? Did you learn anything new about these genres that surprised you?
Please cite at least 3 examples from the materials provided below (readings, podcasts, youtube videos, etc.) as well as at least two example of listening materials. You may choose to focus on one unit’s politics and music or give a concise review of them all.

Links for reading and listening materials:

https://www-jstor-org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/1213127?sid=primo&origin=crossref&seq=2#metadata_info_tab_contents
https://hellomusictheory.com/learn/leitmotif/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JtDHoK9KL

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/children-80…
https://scholarlypublishingcollective.org/uip/mmi/…

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-epcc-musicap…

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Pop_mus…
Pop music vs Philosophy – Should Philosophy follow Pop’s Example?
https://time.com/5652782/what-is-country-music/
https://www.britannica.com/art/popular-music
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.13…
Requirements: 600 – 700 words