Below are 5 videos that represent a Dance Structure is Modern. Describe how each video is a representation of that particular Modern Dance Structure. Be reminded that describe means to give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events. Therefore, your response should be longer than a […]

Based upon Bakan’s discussion of pitch, examines in detail two different music examples of pitch of your choosing. Explain the musical cultures they come from, the role of pitch in the music and how different pitches are performed. Compare and contrast these two musical examples.

Based on this written abstract below: The African American blues and their influence on the mental processes of slaves and laborers in the fields are the subjects of this research article. The goal of this study is to investigate the history of this form of music, as well as its significance in the workplace, the […]

Based on the film Music is the Weapon (1982), Who was Fela Kuti? Where was he from? What is his cultural background (ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, etc) and What was his position in the culture and society in which he lived? What made him a celebrity?

Based on people’s sense of music in the United States before the Civil War. What are their perceptions of African American music during this time? What is the basis of their views? How do their views compare to predominant views of the antebellum era? What are the implications of your findings?

Based on our viewing of Tomboy, focus the idea of “hegemonic femininity” and critical reflection. Try not to focus on the obvious and instead, look beneath the veneer to engage with an idea that you may not have thought about before and had not noticed until really interrogating this video. Situate yourself in the broader […]

Assignment listen to and Explain how each of these tracks 1-15 are related to or take influence by john Coltrane since they are part of the playlist, “john Coltrane and his disciples” https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AUzKzsDRaAbfDQPqzaNTM this is the link to the playlist Blessings (feat. Jamila Woods) 1960 what? Black Gold Tagore on the delta by Charles Lloyd […]

Are there benefits to studying music (either learning how to play an instrument or taking music classes)? Does the study of music benefit society? If so, how? Discuss your thoughts and opinions on this matter using one to two scholarly articles and/or online sources to support your ideas. Cite all sources. Tip: Scholarly articles

Answer the following questions about the two versions of “Hound Dog”. One by Big Mama Thornton and one by Elvis Presley. 1. What is different about the style between these two? Think about tempo, instruments, vocal timbre ect? 2. Did Elvis change any words in this song? If so what did he change? 3. How […]

Answer the following questions after listening to the following: Beethoven: Piano Trio, Op. 1, no. 3, 1st mvt., Allegro con brio: 1. What instrument or vocal sounds do you hear. Do they sound familiar to you? 2. Are they pleasant sounding to you? Describe the sounds you hear in whatever terms are most comfortable for […]