Answer and complete the discussion below: 1. What are some of the similarities and differences between Classical and Contemporary ballet that you learned from the reading material. 500 words 2. Locate a video online and view both types of ballet and submit your class discussions with your explanation between the two styles. 3. Do include […]

America is often described as a “melting pot.” In what ways can that term, ‘melting pot’, be used to describe the music of our country? NOTE: The word ‘music’ is used here in its broadest sense.

After reading the assigned chapters for this week and listening to Beethoven: Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 (Moonlight) I, Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, I, II, III and IV, Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro, Act I, excerpts, Wolfgang Amadeus Mourning a Hero: Mozart and the Requiem; Mozart: […]

After exploring the people, places and events that characterize the Middle Ages, imagine you are a medieval thinker in a position of authority or administration. You are in charge. State which rules (if any) you would impose on musicians in your society, and/or which musical experimentation you would encourage. Remember, you are taking the perspective […]

After reading chapter 6, Architecture, answer the four following topic questions … 1) In Houston, Texas What building have you had the opportunity to visit that you believe is a good example of architecture? In this discussion, use the name of your building as the subject heading. Tell the name of the building and its […]

According to our lectures and what was stated in the new edition, which building in New York City was King Kong originally supposed to climb at the end of the movie? The R.C.A. Building The Waldorf Astoria Hotel Building The Chrysler Building The Pan Am Building Pee Wee-Herman’s Apartment Building

a. In China, what connections can you make about the historical shifts during the sociopolitical dynasties as they pertain to the music? What was the purpose for changing music in each dynasty?

a. The 1980’s experienced a wave of different dominant styles. From “The Message” to gangsta rap to mainstream “child-friendly” rap, this decade was marked by change. Explain the evolution of this change and discuss a defining characteristic of each “era.” b. Discuss the early development of West Coast Hip Hop. More specifically, how did this […]

8)Tell me who were the Post-Romantic and Impressionist composers and which Romantic composer had the largest influence both positive and negative on these composers. 9) Name me the music (classical piece) that is used in the movie Fantasia when Mickey Mouse pretends to be the sorcerer (the sorcerer’s apprentice scene)? What era is this piece? […]

3. In a short paragraph, I’d like you to compare the music videos we watched today. Describe the things that they all have in common. Why do you think this particular style was chosen by these artists? What does it tell us about what they were trying to achieve with these songs and videos?