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Chopin's
Prelude Op. 28 No. 4 / A Comparison of the Original and
Subsequent Editions
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An 10 page comparative analysis on Chopin's Prelude Op. 28
No. 4 on editions of the piece by arranger/artists
Autograf, Paderewski, Augener, Allans, and Henle. The
paper analyzes this piece in conjunction with phrasing,
pedal and dynamic markings, tempo indicators, and several
of the notes themselves. This paper also has a short
discussion on critics of the time, today's critics, and a
comparison of two audio discs. Bibliography lists 8
sources .
Filename: Chopinpr.wps
Comparing
Bach and Mozart
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Music is heard through the senses, however, it is
experienced through both the senses and the emotional
response. This 6 page paper explores the differences in
style, tempo and harmonic language between Johan Sebastian
Bach's Suite No. 1 in C and Mozart's symphony number 36
(the Linz symphony). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTbchmoz.wps
Comparing
Three Concertos by Bach, Mozart & Rachmaninov
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A 10 page research paper and analysis of Bach's
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat; Mozart's Piano
Concerto No. 21 in C major; and Rachmaninov's Piano
Concerto No. 2 in C minor. The writer demonstrates how
each concerto is representative of the century in which it
was written and also of the composer. A synopsis of each
work is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Bachmo.wps
Copyright
Laws and the Protection of the Music Industry
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7 pages. Because of the latest technological developments
of the internet, computers, and other types of equipment,
the protection of music by copyright law is becoming
extremely tenuous. Now able to download virtually any song
they want, teenagers and adults alike are copying not only
single songs but entire albums from the internet - all for
free, which means no payments to the record labels and no
royalties for the musicians. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAukcpy.wps
Country
Music - Not the Songs That Soothe the Soul
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A 5 page paper that argues the point that country and
western music does not express the noble and pure American
spirit as has been claimed. Discussed is the inherent
depression and violence that has come to mark contemporary
country music. Also disused is recent research aimed at
linking country music with depression and high suicide
rates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: LCcmusic.doc
Criticisms
Of Rap Music / Valid Arguments Or Extended Prejudices ?
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In this well-prepared 5 page essay, the writer argues that
there exists a great societal irony in the fact that
lyrically-violent rap music is critiqued as destructive to
a specific culture and at the same time praised by
‘hip-hop advocates' for its realistic contributions to
the social advancement of today's inner city Black youths.
It is asserted that critics of rap music fail to recognize
it for its redeeming social value. And more importantly,
we should be struggling to correct the very real problems
that rap describes in its lyrics and not trying to hide or
bury them even deeper by attacking the music itself. No
Bibliography.
Filename: Rap.wps
Darius
Milhaud / Composer
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A 5 page paper providing an overview of the life and works
of Darius Milhaud, one of the most influential French
composers of the 20th century. This paper suggests that
even in light of signficant physical infirmities and
social issues, Milhaud was still able to create over 400
works, demonstrating both his complexity and dedication to
music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Milhaud.wps
Deryck
Cooke on Romantic Music
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An 11 page summation and analysis of several of the essays
included in a posthumous publication of some of Deryck
Cooke's writing: Vindications: Essays on Romantic Music.
The writer also outlines facts from a biographical memoir
on Cooke, included in the book, that offers insight into
Cooke's critical perspective. The writer argues that
Cooke's perspective was unique. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: khcooke.wps
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