WHAT IS A REMIX? Time allotment: 1-2 hours This assignment has three parts. Part A . Part B also r, Part C 5 questions with complete sentences. Remember, you must also post a thought-out reply of at least a few sentences to another classmate’s post as well. Part A Watch the four YouTube links of […]

What do these compositions tell us about musical adaptability in both traditions? Can Indonesian musicians’ interest in Western music be tied to the national concept of Unity in Diversity? Track: Lou Harrison suite for violin and American gamelan: IV. Jahla 1

What aspects of their music make Haydn and Mozart the epitome of Classical era musical style? Cite examples from at least one work of each from the listening list for Module 6 that support your response.

What are the changes in the orchestration of the second movement? In other words, what changes does Vivaldi make regarding the instruments used in the second movement compared to the first and third movements? Why do you think Vivaldi made these changes?

What are some similarities and differences to traditional Irish songs with this two song? The Chieftains special – Nationwide | RTÉ One (What are some similarities and differences to traditional Irish songs ) Horslips – King of the Faries(What are some similarities and differences to traditional Irish songs )

Week 7 Questions 1. Who was the founder of Motown Records and where was it located? 2. List five artists/groups that worked for Motown at one point. 3. What made Motown so groundbreaking in the music industry? 4. What was the name of the house band for Motown? 5. Which characteristics of the Motown approach […]

Week 9 Questions 1. What was the Watergate scandal? 2. How did a #1 rated television program like “All in the Family” depict the cultural shift in 1970s America? 3. What was the event in late 1969 that launched the gay rights movement? 4. What are some examples of movies, tv shows, etc. that dealt […]

Week 6 Questions 1.Answer the following questions about “My Generation” (The Who in 1965, Limp Bizkit in 2000): a.How many times does The Who’s “My Generation” modulate (change key)? Does it get higher or lower? What does this change help represent in terms of the mood of the song? b. What does Roger Daltrey (vocalist […]

Week 5 Questions Answer the following listening questions: Last Train to Clarksville The Monkees (written by Boyce & Hart) #1 on Pop Chart in 1966 Does this song sound more influenced by Country or Blues? Why? This song sounds more influenced by Country music because the instruments they use, like the tambourine and the acoustic […]

Week 4 Questions 1. Listen to “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen (1963). A. Describe the complexity of the main riff (does it sound difficult for a professional guitarist to play that line?) B. Describe the diction of the lead singer (diction is the ability of a singer to properly annunciate the words they are singing. […]