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Josquin/Monteverdi & Bach/Handel
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A 5 page research paper that, first of all, compares the music of Josquin des Prez and Claudio Monteverdi, and then looks at the careers of later Baroque artists, Bach and Handel. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khbarmus.wps

Kabuki Music
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of kabuki music. The instruments are described and the history of this form is included. Kabuki theatre is touched on as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA116kab.doc

La Musique Concrete
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A 9 page research paper on Musique Concrete (Concrete Music) -- a genre created using recordings of pre-existing sound material, usually not instrumental nor electronic in origin. Concrete Music was pioneered by Pierre Schaeffer and Pierre Henry in the 1940's and can very well be regarded as the predecessor of modern "noise" music. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Musiconc.wps

La Sonnambula
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( 5 pp) La Sonnambula (1831)is one of Vincenzio Bellini's (1801-1835)top three operas among the listening audience, and in tone is certainly the most light-hearted. This is not to cancel in any way the vocal pyro-technics of the bel canto tradition, which appears in this performance. The performers are not power-driven, as one might find on larger stages, but complement this simple story, and yet maintain a liveliness that is true to the more dramatic nuances of Bellini's other works.
Filename: BBsonnmb.doc

Leos Janacek
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A 7 page paper that discusses some important aspects of Leos Janacek's life in relationship to his success as a composer. From a childhood spent in a monastery singing in the choir, to an adulthood where he fell passionately in love with an opera star, many events lent themselves to the creative process that made Leos Janacek who he was. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAleos.wps

Louis Armstrong/American Musical Genius
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An 8 page research paper that focuses on the career of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The writer argues that because Armstrong, almost single-handedly, remodeled jazz, which is something that had tremendous consequences because this affected all of the music that came afterward – making Armstrong one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khsatch.wps

Madonna & Contemporary Culture
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A 10 page research paper on Madonna as a cultural symbol. The writer describes Madonna as a cultural image, how she reflects women's rights, rebellion, and sexuality, and what she says about our culture. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Madonna.wps

Manhattan Transfer
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A 5 page research paper that focuses on the famous a cappella group and their music. The writer gives the group's history and describes a typical concert. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Mtransf.wps

Marilyn Manson and Freedom
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An 8 page paper discussing the rock star Marilyn Manson in relationship to freedoms inherent in the first amendment. Many people are incredibly upset with popular stars such as Marilyn Manson due to their professed religious beliefs that differ from the norm, and therefor attract many of today's youth, who are drawn to the rebellious and unique. There are always attempts to ban such music performers, due to their apparent influence, but we have the right to free speech in this country and as such, artists such as Manson should be allowed to perform as they wish. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAmanson.wps

Mass Media: Description And Analysis Of Habits
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5 pages in length. Mass media represent different things to different people. For some, the aspect of television means the epitome of rest and relaxation; for others, print media such as magazines and newspapers reflect a combination of entertainment and current events; while still others relate to music as though it were another world entirely where they can become lost within its pleasure. Clearly, the manner by which people use mass media are as divergent as the individuals themselves. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCmassM.wps

Modern Musicals and Theater Perspectives
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This 10 page report discusses four separate modern theater works -- “Dracul -- The Musical,” “Ragtime -- The Musical,” “Blood Brothers -- The Musical,” and “Eye of the Storm.” Each report presents a brief overview of the production and discusses the perspectives of theater that each is most directly related to. No additional sources listed.
Filename: BWdracul.wps

Modern Song Lyrics Analyzed / Conflict Theory
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Bush's 1994 release "Machinehead" is analyzed in its relationship to conflict theory. Conflict theory is discussed as seen by sociologists Marx and Weber as well as later contributors such as Mead and Goffman. The focus of the 5 page paper is on the song itself and its exemplification of sociological theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Confthe.wps

Montessori Educational Method and the Importance of Music Activities
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A 10 page discussion of the value of incorporating music activities into classroom activities. Reviews the theories of Maria Montessori and applies these theories to the contemporary classroom. Uses comparative observations in two mixed-age classrooms to conclude that students with regular exposure to activities such as singing games have a better command of language and can even overcome shyness. Uses the literature in cognitive development to explain these observations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPedMusi.wps

Mozart's Gran Partita
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Music is known to elicit an emotional response in most people (and beasts), so that a close look at the music of a given culture may provide insight into the values that were of sufficient importance to engage an emotional reaction. This 5 page paper asserts that Mozart's serenade, the Gran Partita in Bb, set the standard for the wind bands of the era. It also defined the use of allegro sonata for wind instruments, particularly the oboe and clarinet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTmozart.wps

Mozart/ Symphony No. 40 in G Minor
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A 5 page analysis and research paper that analyzes the structure and content of Mozart's Symphony in G-Minor. The writer argues that this emotional quality of this work stems from a variety of musical features that are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: 00m's40.wps

Muddy Waters / King Of The Blues
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A 5 page research paper on the life and music of this blues artist who was so influential to a whole generation of rock and blues musicians. It has been said of Muddy Waters that he took the blues from being a low moan over the Mississippi Delta and transformed it into an electronic, urban art form. The writer gives background biographical detail of Waters' life and also discusses the progression of his career. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mudwat.wps

Murder as a Theme in Folk Ballads
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A 3 page analysis of three ballads from the late eighteenth century that deal with the topic of murder. The writer argues that these ballads expressed the "news" of their day, but emphasized moral considerations over factual recitation. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: 00fkbl.wps

Music And Cognitive Learning
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A 7 page paper. Advances in technology and research techniques have turned hypotheses into proven theories. There is a multitude of research that demonstrates that learning a musical instrument at a young age will enhance spatial reasoning and cognitive abilities. The research has especially addressed the relationship between music and math ability. This essay presents some of the research available. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGmus4.wps

Music And Consumerism
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how music influences consumer choices. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCmuscn.wps

Music And Culture
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Music can be a cultural component and may also define certain cultures. This 5 page paper looks at the meaning, roles and function of music and briefly compares it with culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTmuscul.wps

Music and Youth Development
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A 5 page paper which discusses how music has a powerful influence on the learning and developmental abilities of our youth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAmusyth.wps

Music for the Body and Soul
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10 pages in length. Music encompasses a great many emotions, feelings, and desires that can range from one spectrum to the other. Music is used as communication, health and a multitude of reasons. The author discusses the use of music in our lives and how it affects our souls, spirits and bodies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAmusic.wps

Music of Heinrich Schutz
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A 5 page research paper that examines the music of the greatest German composer of the early Baroque era in the seventeenth century, Heinrich Schutz. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99schutz.wps

Musical Heritage / Reactions to a Gospel Concert
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This 4 page essay contains the writer's personal reactions to a school-based Gospel Concert which lasted 120 minutes and featured various examples of the music's sub-genres. No Bibliography.
Filename: Gospelco.wps

Musical Instrument Digital Interface ; MIDI
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This 26 page paper looks at what MIDI is, how it works, how it processes, the different ways it may control and be controlled, different file types, filtering, merging and the use in lighting along with other general lighting. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEmidifi.wps

Napster vs. the Record Companies
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A 10 page research paper that examines the latest legal difficulties of the online phenomenon, Napster, and how this new technology is fundamentally changing the record industry. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khnapter.wps

Napster/Free but Illegal
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A 5 page research paper that explores the ramifications of Napster, the website that allows users to download MP3s for free, thus, violating copyright law. The writer points out the reasons why Napster is wrong and possible compromises that can be reached. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: khnapbad.wps

Nicola Vincentino / His Life, Times & Works
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A 10 page research paper on the life and work of the 16th century composer. The writer details the context of his life and work in regard to the music of the time, his harmonic theories, and his published works. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Vincenti.wps

Noel Pointer / A Light That Went Out Too Soon
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A 5 page research paper that looks at the life of jazz violinist Noel Pointer. His life was like a falling star across the night sky--brilliant and beautiful, awe-inspiring and all too short since he died suddenly of massive stroke at the age of 39 in 1994. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Noelpoin.wps

Peter Gabriel's "Come Talk to Me" As Poetry
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A 4 page analysis of the lyrics to "Come Talk to Me" by songwriter Peter Gabriel. The writer argues that these lyrics can be considered independently from the music and that they stand alone as a poem in their own right. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Gablyr.wps

Piano Studio: building a successful teaching business
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A 10 page research paper that investigates all aspects of what is involved in opening a piano studio, including how to set up a good web site. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khpiastu.wps

Plato, Music And Advertising
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This 11 page paper provides a comparison of Plato's theory of music utilization and the use of music in advertising. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTmuspto.wps

Psychological Effects of Music
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An 8 page research paper that examines the psychological effect that music can have on human perception. The writer explores topics such as mood changes, time perception, and educational effects. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khpsymus.wps

Public Cynicism Towards Rap Music
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A 4 page essay in which the writer reports on a small-scale study conducted of local college students to determine their general attitudes towards rap music. A selection of individual from various cultures is examined and it is noted that virtually nobody chooses to be indifferent towards the music; they either love it or hate it.
Filename: Raprsch.wps

Puccini's 'La Tosca' / The Relationship Between Tosca & Mario Cavardadossi
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The title character of Puccini's La Tosca is a deeply conflicted woman. Tosca is both fragile and volatile, vulnerable and enraged. Her jealousy, perhaps her central character flaw, is expressed through the music of this opera, and the relationship between Tosca and Mario is the central tragedy of this work. This 5 page paper considers the relationship between the actions of the characters and the operatic developments that represent the tormented and tragic relationship between Tosca and Mario. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Tosmar.wps

Puccini's Tosca / The Relationship Between Tosca And Mario Cavardadossi, Act I
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The title character of Puccini's La Tosca is a deeply conflicted woman. Tosca is both fragile and volatile, vulnerable and enraged. Her jealousy, perhaps her central character flaw, is expressed through the music of this opera, and the relationship between Tosca and Mario is the central tragedy of this work. This 5 page paper considers the relationship between the actions of the characters and the operatic developments that represent the tormented and tragic relationship between Tosca and Mario. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Tosca.wps

Rap Music
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The genre is examined in the light of popular culture in a 10 page paper. The history and development of rap music since the seventies is provided. Rap is also discussed as its significance as an art form as well as its effects on society. Bibliography lists more than a dozen.
Filename: Rapmusic.wps

Rap Music: Destructive or Constructive
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A 3 page paper which discusses whether rap music, and rap music videos, produce destructive or constructive effects. The paper argues that, overall, rap music and rap music videos, though potentially very positive in their effects, are perceived and interpreted in such a way as to make them destructive more often than not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RArap.wps

Rastafarian Counter-Culture Movement: Movement Through Music
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A 10 page paper which discusses the use of music to present an opposition to a particular culture, thereby creating a counter-culture. The movement discussed is the Rastafarian movement. Information is presented which discusses the constructs of the counter-culture as it utilizes the music called Reggae to oppose the dominant, and violent, culture. Background information is provided on the background of the Rastafarian faith and the music of two popular icons for the faith in the music industry, Bob Marley and Burning Spear. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAmarley.wps

Ravel's 'Bolero'
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Maurice Ravel's 'Bolero' is believed to be one of the most popular pieces of classical music that has ever been written. In 3 pages, the writer of this paper provides an analysis of Bolero that includes an overview of the type of composition, the dynamics, tempo, melody, harmony, and an overall impression. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Ravel.wps

Rhythm & The Djembe Drum
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A 4 page paper discussing the djembe drum. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Djembe.wps

Ricky and the Red Freaks
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Ricky and the Red Freaks: This 6-page essay discusses the hypothetical situation relevant to Ricky, the lead singer of a famous rock band leaving the band and joining another. Issues pertinent to his performing in the same town and on the same night as his original band’s pre-scheduled concert are also examined. Bibliography lists 9 sources. SNRkband.doc
Filename: SNRkband.doc

Societal Impact of Computer Music
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A 5 page research paper that examines how the advent of computerized music has impacted society. The writer focuses on how computers have made musical instruction, performing and composition more available to a wider section of the public. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 00socmu.wps

Stravinsky's "Petrushka"
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses the musical structure of Petrushka's four tableaus. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCstrav.wps

Symphonic Form in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
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A 9 page paper discussing the structure of the first movement. The paper discusses the structure of the Exposition, Development and Recapitulation and the devices Beethoven used to move between sections so skillfully that transitions are not discernible to the untrained ear. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSBeeth5th.wps

Symphony of the Senses - How Music Enhances Learning
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A 5 page paper that explores the connection between music and enhanced learning abilities. Discussed are the opinions formed from traditional research on this subject, the altered opinions gleaned from recent studies, and the phenomenon dubbed "The Mozart Effect" in author Don Campbell's The Mozart Effect for Children: Awakening Your Child's Mind, Health, and Creativity With Music. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LClearn.doc

Tchaikovsky and Ballet Theater
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Tchaikovsky and Ballet Theater: This 8-page analytical essay examines the life and contributions of Russian composer, Peter Tchaikovsky. It explores the evocative qualities that have made his compositions immortal favorites. In addition, definitive reasons in support of his invaluable contributions to Ballet Theater are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNBallet.doc
Filename: SNBallet.doc

Technological Revolution in the Recording Studio
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A 12 page discussion of the technological changes which have occurred in the recording studio since the popular music explosion of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Emphasizes the impetus behind these changes is attributable not only to the entertainment industry but also to factors as diverse as computer, military, and medical applications. Notes specific changes in Signal Inputs, Signal Conditioning, Sound Recording Equipment, Mixers, and Signal Outputs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPrecord.rtf

The Ancient History Of The Organ
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A 6 page discussion of the history of the organ. Covers its invention all the way to its introduction into the New World. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Organ.wps

The Art of Conducting
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An 18 page research paper that explores the role of the conductor and his relationship to the composer, the orchestra, and the audience. The writer examines the techniques involves in the art of conducting, the required expertise and how these factors facilitate the orchestra's performance. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: 99baton.wps

The Blues and the Importance: A Historical Perspective
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This 5 page paper relates the history of the blues and considers what this musical form has meant from a historical perspective. This paper assesses the shift towards blues music in the mid-20th century and the origin of the musical form. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHblues.wps

The Complexity of Music Software
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This 9 page paper provides many examples to show that music software is generally too complex for most people to operate. Specific software is discussed and problems are highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA121mPC.doc

The Development of Sound Synthesizers in Response to Pop Culture
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A 6 page paper that discusses how the legacy of electronic music has emerged since its first application to Bach to one of necessity by all musicians in order to re-create studio sounds on stage. The industry has responded well to artists' needs by creating the MIDI system that has made it possible to bring music to all electronic mediums, including the Internet. However, this does not preclude the earlier electronic systems built in the 1970s which are still used by popular bands. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Synth.wps

The Drug Culture of the 1970s and its Relationship to Rock Music
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This 10 page report discusses the ways in which America's counterculture learned to turn to drugs, sex, and rock and roll to express their discontent with society in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As the rebellion grew, musicians turned to angry guitars and crashing drums to illustrate their frustration. Artists such as the Kinks, Jimi Hendrix and The Who turned up their amplifiers in order to reach out to the growing discontent of America's youth. And when the volume got turned down, it was to hear Eric Clapton's 1973 version of Bob Marley's I Shot the Sheriff and the JJ Cale classic Cocaine. Drugs and rock and roll were undeniably interrelated throughout the seventies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWrock.wps

The Emergence Of The LP Album In The Recording Industry
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An 8 page outline covering the technological history of the vinyl disc, prehistory influences, marketing influences, and advancements in the industry since the first vinyl discs. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Vinylr.wps

The Grateful Dead's Timeless Influence...
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A 10 page paper describing the Grateful Dead's [classic rock -n- roll band] influence upon three generations of 'Dead Heads.' The writer was an avid fan of the group. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Grateful.wps

The History of Rock n Roll
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This 5 page paper considers some of the elements instrumental in the historical progression of rock 'n roll in the 1950s and defines the impacts for the American society. This paper relates the influence of figures like Barry Gordy and Elvis Presley as they influenced the development of the genre. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHRocknr.wps

The Impact Of Rap / Hip Hop Music In Germany
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9 pages in length. With its roots in America, German rap and hip hop have grown throughout the years to incorporate many and various interpretations. Both mainstream and underground groups are represented in Germany, with a bigger emphasis placed on mainstream acceptance. The writer discusses how rap and hip hop have infiltrated Germany, how it differs from its American cousin, as well as what separates the mainstream from the underground. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GermnRap.wps

The Influence Of Hip-Hop On 1990s R&B
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7 pages in length. The cultural convergence of hip-hop and rhythm & blues that occurred throughout the 1990s gave rise to a blending of sounds that had heretofore been considered distinctly opposite. This fusion of sound and style was responsible for establishing a strong connection between black expression and the ongoing quest for social acceptance, such as that found in the artistic endeavors of artists like Lenny Kravitz. Interestingly, the significant impact hip-hop has had upon rhythm & blues has not remained within the boundaries of America; rather, all of Europe has also embraced this coupling as the next great induction of intersecting sounds. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLC_R&B.wps

The Influence of Louis Armstrong
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This 6 page paper provides and overview of Jazz trumpeters who came after Armstrong. His influence on them is explored. The musicians detailed are Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Jon Faddis and Dizzy Gillespie. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA 117LA.doc

The Medieval Motet in the 13th Century
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4 pages in length. Topic is strictly on the definition and interesting aspects of the Motet, the name for one of many unique and wonderful kinds of musical composition of the 13th century and for a different type that originated in the Renaissance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAmotet.wps

The Music of "The Phantom of the Opera"
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A 5 page analysis of the music in "The Phantom of the Opera" as done by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical score for this particular rendition of the classic tale is quite different from previous renditions. The music is much more modern and clearly more stylized, especially in aspects concerning the particular type of music. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAopera.wps

The Music Of Duke Ellington & Miles Davis
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A 16 page research paper which takes a detailed look at the careers of both Ellington and Davis. The writer demonstrates the points of similarity between these two great artists and then discusses how they differed. Bibliography contains 15 sources.
Filename: Delld.wps

The Music of the Sub-Sahara
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A 6 page research paper that examines the rich musical traditions of the sub-Sahara region, focusing primarily on the music of Cameroon and Nigeria. The writer discusses the technical aspects of African music as well as its universal appeal. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Subsahar.wps

The Negative Portrayal of Women in Music
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of various genres that seem to contain misogynist lyrics. Eminem's songs are highlighted. Experts discuss the effects of music on young people and the paper concludes that music does not have a serious effect on adolescents despite the hard-core lyrics which are popular today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA129rap.rtf

The Orchestra
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A 12 page research paper on music appreciation that focuses on the role of the orchestra. The writer argues that the orchestra is the "palette" that serious composers draw upon to create their art. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khorktra.wps

The Revival Of Christian Music
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An 8 page paper discussing Christian charismatic music and its revival since the mid-1980s. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Charmus.wps

The Roaring Twenties
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(7 pp). Bootlegged booze, flappers, installment buying, the Model A, get- rich-quick schemes and "The Great Gatsby" - for some, the 1920s was a great party. But the decade was also a time of swift economic change, technological innovation, and a rapid rise in standards of living. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BB1920s.doc

The Role of Minstrels During the Middle Ages
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A complete 5 page overview of the varying roles that minstrels played during the Middle Ages. The focus of the discussion is upon different types of music, instrumentation, lyrics, Gregorian chants, etc;-- Some mention of jugglers, fiddlers, dancers, and jesters exists in the body of the paper as well. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Minsrpt.wps

The Suzuki Method of Teaching Music
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the method of teaching music created by Shinichi Suzuki. This controversial method of teaching recommends teaching very young children the violin and allowing infants to be inundated with music from birth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA16Suzu.wps

The Unforgettable Life & Career of Nat "King" Cole
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A 5 page paper that discusses the life and career of jazz pianist and pop vocalist Nat "King" Cole. Included is a short history of Cole's musical background as a child as well as a brief description of his years with the King Cole Trio before embarking on a solo vocalist career in 1950. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCCole.doc

Third & Fourth Movements of Beethoven's 5th
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A 5 page research paper that offer a comprehensive analysis of the last two movements in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony – i.e. the third and fourth movements of this masterpiece. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: kh5's3&4.wps

Time Capsule: 1979, 1949, 1919
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5 pages in length. The writer chronicles music trends from each of the three dates. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCcpsul.wps

Toni Morrison's "Jazz" and "Black and Blue" by Louis Armstrong
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A 5 page paper which compares Toni Morrison's novel "Jazz" with Louis Armstrong's song "Black and Blue." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAtonilouis.wps

U2: Search For A New Identity
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9 pages in length. It can readily be argued that music is the expression of one's very soul, encompassing myriad emotions, feelings, and desires that can range from one spectrum to the other. Often represented in U2's music are rage, love, happiness, sorrow and despair, their words providing an avenue for the writer to release the inner struggles that can be set free through no other means than verse. Indeed, their music can be a catharsis to one's ailing heart as much as it can be a conduit between two otherwise strangers, acting as diverse a means of communication as any medium, even when that communication comes across harsh and telling. This assemblage that comprises U2's music has been in question lately, inasmuch as the band's critics contend it has moved away from its traditional roots in order to make the grade. This claim, one that is both inaccurate and unfair to the very nature of artistic endeavor, causes one to reassess such criticism and ultimately discover that U2's visible transformation is mainly based upon their search for a new identity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLC__U2.wps

Use of Music in "Casino"
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A 6 page research paper that explores the functions and use of music in the 1995 Martin Scorsese film "Casino." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 00casmus.wps

Verdi's Operas
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Verdi's operas and the times in which he wrote them. Aida, La Traviata, and Don Carlo are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA048Ver.wps

Violence in Music Lyrics
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A 6 page research paper that investigates the use of violence in music lyrics. The writer focuses on rap music (particularly the music of Eminem). The writer also focuses on the FTC report on violence being marketed to children by the entertainment industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khmnm.wps

Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"
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Antonio Vivaldi wrote his baroque concerto 'Four Seasons' in the 18th century, during a period of extended musical expressionism in Venice and throughout Italy. This 3 page paper provides a concise overview of Four Seasons and considers key elements such as composition, dynamics, medium, form and overall impression. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Vivaldi.wps

Wagner/His Operas
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A 6 page research paper that examines the work of nineteenth century composer Richard Wagner. The writer argues that Wagner's place in operatic history is indisputable. The nature of his musical achievement is discussed, the first two operas in the Ring cycle are summarized, and the hypothesis that Wagner greatly influenced Hitler's Germany is briefly disputed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99wagner.wps

What Makes a Musical Artist or Band a Commercial Success
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A 5 page paper which discusses the various conditions that make a musical artist or band a commercial success. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: RAmuscbnd.wps

“The Growth of American Punk”
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A ten page paper which charts the growth and development of American punk music from its inception in New York in the 1960s until its evolution through thrash/hardcore into present-day grunge. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLUSpunk.wps


“Youth culture and pop music”
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A fourteen page paper which looks at the relationship between youth culture and the development of music genres, and the way in which the development of particular genres is related to such elements as socio-economic issues and generational influences, especially with regard to the wider dissemination of information now available via the Internet. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLpopcult.wps

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