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Papers On Music
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The
Development of Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that examines the origins of this
particularly American form of music. The writer discusses
how jazz originated from African-American traditions,
blending the rhythms of Africa with the harmonic and
melodic elements of European music. The focus of this
paper is on the nineteenth century origins of jazz and
those precursors of jazz--ragtime and the blues.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Devjazz.wps
The
Influence Of Jazz
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Jazz can be seen as the principle harbinger of the
transition from rural to urban living in the United
States, encompassing all races and ethnic backgrounds.
This 9 page paper examines the connection between the
inauguration of jazz music and the cultural foundations of
an integrated America. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTjazzus.wps
Persian
Music
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A 6 page research paper on this ancient music native to
present-day Iran. The writer covers such topics as the
historical background of the music, intervals and scales
used, the 'dastgah' concept, compositional forms,
instrumentation and modern trends. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: Persmus.wps
Musical
Influences Of The 18th Century
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A 4 page essay on how the music of the 18th century
reflected the philosophical, social and political climate
of the time. The writer particularly emphasizes how the
music of Mozart reflected and perpetuated this ideas of
the Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Moz18th.wps
There
is NO Relationship Between Music & Suicide
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This 5 page paper attempts to prove a thesis that there is
no relationship between rock music and suicide. The
difficult sociological task is accomplished through the
use of suicide statistics through the years as well as a
look at music. Other research is utilized inclusive of the
Stack & Gundlach study linking country music with
suicide. Durkheim's influence is of course noted.
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Sociosu.wps
Claude
Debussy, Impressionist
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An 11 page argumentative essay supporting the idea that
Debussy is properly called an impressionist, rather than a
symbolist. The paper discusses the Preludes in
relationship to this argument, including the points of how
Debussy utilized form to create new tonalities that
influenced the composers of this century. The paper also
argues the influences behind the tag 'impressonionism' as
it applies to Debussy, including his love of
impressionistic art and literature, and other
international musical genres. Bibliography lists 14
sources.
Filename: Debussy.wps
Evolution
Of Music From The Romantic Through The Modern Era
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A 5 page paper on the evolution of music and the
composers, technology and techniques that influenced those
changes. Over 25 artists discussed or listed. Paper
concentrates on efforts of Chopin, Debussy, and modern
artists. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rommodn.wps
Maurice
Ravel / French Composer
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A 5 page research paper which looks at the life and
musical career of this influential twentieth-century
French composer. The writer discusses the differences
between the work of Ravel and Debussy, with whom his work
is often paired, and discusses how the intensely romantic
nature of Ravel's work added to its popularity.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mauricer.wps
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