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Sinead
O'Connor & The Philosophies Of Tolstoy, Rushkin, Bica,
and Maritain
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A 5 page paper discussing the works of a controversial
artist, Sinead O'Connor, in light of the philosophical
interpretation and ideas of the listed
philosopher/writers. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Sinead.doc
Tchaikovsky's
Ballet Music (Russian)
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me this paper ]
5 pages analytically discussing the creation, performance,
and performing arts science behind the classics 'Swan
Lake' and 'Nutcracker Suite' by Tchaikovsky. Bibliography
lists 9 sources.
Filename: Ballet.wps
My
Personal Relationship To Music
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A 3 pages essay that expresses the writer's personal
feelings about music. The writer argues that music is a
highly complex, abstract language that bypasses the brain
and affects the central nervous system directly causing a
change in mood. The essay goes on to discuss this
emotional component of music and its implications. No
sources cited.
Filename: 90music.wps
Music
Education; the Kodaly and Suzuki Methods
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of both the Kodaly
and Suzuki methods of musical instruction, outlines the
history of both methods, the structure of the systems and
their intended use. This paper also considers what they
are best used for, and focuses primarily on the use of
these methods for instruction in piano. Bibliography lists
20 sources.
Filename: MHMusic.wps
Mozart's
Minuet for String Quartet in D Major
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A 4 page opinion paper on a particular minuet. The writer
details the structure of the piece, its quality, the
composer's apparent intentions, and the emotional response
of the listener. No bibliography is included.
Filename: Minuetd.wps
Mozart/His
Operas
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A 6 page research paper which gives a brief survey of some
of Mozart's operas, such a The Marriage of Figaro, and Don
Giovanni. The writer argues that operas a central current
in Mozart's art and that through his work opera achieved
some of its finest moments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 99opera.wps
Reactions
to Mozart's Minuet for Piano
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A 4 page opinion paper on a particular minuet. The writer
details the structure of the piece, its quality, the
composer's apparent intentions, and the emotional response
of the listener. No bibliography is included.
Filename: Minuet.wps
Smetana's
'Sarka,' Mozart's Piano Concert #22, & Schumann's
Symphony #3
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me this paper ]
5 pages in length. The three composers, seemingly so
different, shared a number of characteristics. The three
pieces of music are examined (briefly), as is the life of
the individual composers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: 3Compose.wps
J.S.
Bach's 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' / Musical Analysis
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A 5 page research paper and analysis of this famous hymn
-- based on an earlier version by Martin Luther. The
writer demonstrates how the Lutheran congregational
chorale music influenced Bach's work and, specifically,
how this hymn can be seen as a representation of Bach
Baroque style. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Mightyfo.wps
J.S.
Bach/Suite #3 in D Major
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes Johann Sebastian
Bach's Suite no. 3 in D major. The writer leads the reader
through the sections of the Suite explaining how the
instruments are utilized and describing where Bach
modulates the music from one key to a contrasting key.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 90suite3.wps
Ann
Patterson / Jazz Musician
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A 5 page paper about Ann Patterson and her role in the
world of jazz. The writer explores the strides she has
made for other women in jazz, including those women in her
band, Maiden Voyage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Annpatt.wps
History
of Modern Music After 1920;
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This 5 page paper is an informative journey though music
from 1920 until the modern day. There is a brief coverage
of all the decades since the 1920's with examples of the
contemporary styles of the day, including music by
Stravinsky, Jazz, Modern, Blues, Rock and Roll, RAP and
Punk. The bibliography cited 4 sources
Filename: TEmodmus.wps
How
Billie Holiday Influenced Jazz
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In 6 pages, the writer discusses Billie Holiday and her
influence on jazz. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Howbill.wps
Jazz
Plugs In / The Use Of Electronic Music In Jazz
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A 5 page research paper which looks at how electronics
have affected jazz. The writer begins with the fusion
movement of the 60s and 70s which combined electronics
with jazz and rock and then gives a brief overview of the
effect which software packages are having both for the
professional and the amateur musician. Bibliography lists
6 sources.
Filename: Jazzplug.wps
Ladies
in Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that looks at the history of
women performers in jazz. The general public assumes that
jazz is male territory. Even though the names of some of
the women who were influential in jazz history are well
known, it's as if somehow they don't count-they were
flukes-exceptions. Nevertheless, women have been
intrinsically involved in jazz since its beginnings. They
may not have gotten the bookings, sometimes their
arrangements became famous while they did not, but they
have been there every step of the way-whether the men
liked it or not. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jazzwomn.wps
Miles
Davis: A Reflection of Urban Art
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In this page paper as we talk about art in the city, we
will consider its history, color, energy, danger and
resolution. Because all of those factors were present in
jazz musician Miles Davis, we use him as an example of the
urban art form itself. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBmDav.doc
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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
Motown
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me this paper ]
In 8 pages, the author discusses how the Motown label had
an impact on the music evolution in terms of technology,
new perspective of the Black American music, and the music
market, in general. Motown is a cultural icon. It is the
essence of the Black musical experience. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCmotwn.doc
Beethoven's
Eighth Symphony
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A 3 page analysis of Beethoven's Eighth Symphony in which
the writer describes the artist's work as being more
reminiscent of the Romantic Period than of the Classic.
This argument is made in light of Beethoven's emphasis on
being contrite, random, climactic uniquely emotional, and
more. No Bibliography.
Filename: Beeteigh.wps
Musical
Comparison -- Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles
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A 12 page essay that addresses the technological and
social contributions of each and interrelationships
between them. The paper also addresses individual pieces
by each composer and compares it to the advances made in
music which sets these artists apart from others.
Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Bachbeet.wps
"Traditionalists
and Revivalists in Jazz" by Chip Deffaa
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me this paper ]
A 12 page book review which considers the book's chronicle
of 14 important performers who are frequently overlooked
in popular jazz texts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TGtrarev.wps
1791
and the Mozart Movie.
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me this paper ]
(5 pp) What we shall be looking for in paper are the
differences between the 1984 film Amadeus, directed by
Peter Shafer, and 1791 - Mozart's Last Year by HC Robbins
Landon (1999). As one begins to study Landon's scholarly,
but readable book, we will begin to find many differences
indeed. One might even wonder how the movie veered so far
from the truth, but was such a great box office hit -
obviously it was the music that did most of the work.
Filename: BBmozart.doc
19th
Century Overtures
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me this paper ]
A 10 page research paper that, first of all, defines the
different types of overtures that were written in the 19th
century and then looks at some representative work by
Beethoven Mendelssohn and Wagner. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: khovrtur.wps
A
Philosophical Inquiry As to Whether or Not Music Evokes
Images
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A 10 page paper which considers, both pro and con, the
question, 'Does music evoke images?' Specifically
considered will be musical images with regard to man's
behavior in society, man with himself, and finally, man
with his fellow man. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGmusic.wps
Aaron
Copland and His Music
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me this paper ]
A 7 page discography with 25% history on Aaron Copland and
his music. The paper highlights his ballets, operas, and
discusses his contributions to the film industry.
Bibliography lists14 sources.
Filename: Copland.wps
Adult
Music Appreciation
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Adult Music Appreciation: This 21-page analytical essay
examines a plethora of subjective and objective concepts
germane to the life-learning experiences of listening to
music. In addition, the views expressed herein will be
those that are outside the scope of typical norms that are
associated with the commercial entertainment musical
genre. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNMusica.doc
Filename: SNMusica.doc
Analysis
of Doo Wop (That Thing)
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me this paper ]
This 5 page paper provides a sociological analysis of the
lyrics of Lauryn Hills hit song. There is a focus on race,
class and male/female relationships. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: SA19Hill.wps
Ancient
Greek and Roman Music
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This 7 page paper looks at Ancient Greek and Roman music
with a particular emphasis on the instruments they used.
New research is shown to indicate that people who lived in
earlier times were more sophisticated than once thought,
even playing similar instruments and employing comparable
techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ancmusic.doc
Art
& Music / Tonality
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me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper on tonality in art and music
expressed in terms of linearity, rationality and order
from the single-point perspective. The writer defines each
of these and reviews them in Miro, Tzaikovsky, Magritte,
Chopin, Ensor and Debussy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Tonality.wps
Artistic
Brothers: Delacroix and Chopin
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me this paper ]
This 9 page paper discusses the similarities and
diffeences between the "artistic brothers"
Eugene Delacroiix and Frederick Chopin. Delacroix labeled
Chopin, "a man of exquisite heart and.. mind" -
quite a complement coming one of the foremost French
artists of the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: BBchopin.doc.
Australian
Aboriginal Music
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me this paper ]
A 10 page research paper that gives a comprehensive
overview of aboriginal Australian music, which includes
discussion of the purposes that music performs in native
tribal life, the instruments used and the importance of
song. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khausmus.wps
Baritones
& Voice Music Pedagogy
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me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that investigates the science
behind the art of singing, with particular attention to
the baritone range. The writer discuses the physical
aspects of voice and vocal folds and the technicalities of
vocal music pedagogy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbari.wps
Baroque
Cello and Its Performance
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me this paper ]
A 22 page research paper that examines both the Baroque
cello (differences between the Baroque and modern
instruments, its history and development) and the nature
of Baroque performance (the various requirements for
playing Baroque cello, practical performance tips).
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 00barcel.wps
Baroque
Music/Concerto No. 2 in F Major
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me this paper ]
A 4 page research paper that examines the major features
and characteristics of Baroque music. The writer also
analyzes Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No 2 in F Major as an
prime example of Baroque music. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
Filename: 99bach2f.wps
Beethoven/comparing
Moonlight & Ode to Joy
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me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that examines Ludwig Van
Beethoven's piano sonata in C-sharp minor, which is better
known as the "Moonlight" Sonata, and his chorale
finale to the his Ninth Symphony. The writer argues that
these works represent very different eras in musical
history. After first describing the similarities and
differences that are readily discernible, the writer looks
at the history of the classical and romantic periods in
musical history and how each work is related to the era in
which Beethoven wrote it, reflecting personal, as well as
contemporary influences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbms9s.wps
Beethoven/Comparing
Op. 27 No. 1 and No. 2
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A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares
Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Op. 27 No. 1 and Op. 27 No. 2
(The Moonlight Sonata). The writer discusses these two
works in the context of the classical and romantic
periods. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbeetso.wps
Beethoven/Fifth
Symphony/1st Movement
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me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper that describes and analyzes the
first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The write
argues that this is not only an exemplary example of
Beethoven's expertise and style of composition, but that
it also dramatizes his perspective on his own problems and
humanity's place in the cosmos. Bibliography lists 1
source.
Filename: khbeefir.wps
Beowulf:
The Connections with Rap
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me this paper ]
A 6 page discussion of the connection of the similarities
of the epic tale of Beowulf with contemporary rap culture.
Contends that, while there are no evolutionary connections
between these two styles, there is a striking similarity
between these two cultures even though they are separated
by both time and geography. While the target of the
violence and the causes and consequences of that violence
is certainly different, the protagonist's braggadocio in
Beowulf is a reflection of the culture of today's rappers.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPbeowlf.wps
Billie
Holiday
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me this paper ]
10 pages in length. Sprung forth into a world of racial
intolerance combined with a significant appreciation for
music, Billie Holiday set the stage for other black
artists to follow. Her gutsy vocals and equally solid
physical presence established her as one of the music
industry's most prominent figures. Her music was able to
reach people who had heretofore not learned to appreciate
the sultry sounds of jazz, which – along with such
greats as Louis Armstrong -- she helped to gain acceptance
into mainstream society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCbilli.wps
Black
Musical Hybrids.
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me this paper ]
(5 pp) A hybrid of anything is the offspring of
"genetically differing parents;" or one of
"mixed origin or composition." For a change Mr.
Webster is not too far off. A musical hybrid, then has a
similar definition, a musical "child" of
different parents. In this discussion we will examine some
of those musical hybrids as well as looking at what
influenced their development. People may not know about
the "art" element of African American music, but
that's true of the society at large. Classical music, in
general, has nothing to do with the listening habits of
the average American. When you combine that indifference
with separatism or racism, no wonder the African American
share of performances or broadcasts is considerably
smaller. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBblkgCl.doc
Black
Musical Hybrids.
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me this paper ]
(5 pp) A hybrid of anything is the offspring of
"genetically differing parents;" or one of
"mixed origin or composition." For a change Mr.
Webster is not too far off. A musical hybrid, then has a
similar definition, a musical "child" of
different parents. In this discussion we will examine some
of those musical hybrids as well as looking at what
influenced their development. People may not know about
the "art" element of African American music, but
that's true of the society at large. Classical music, in
general, has nothing to do with the listening habits of
the average American. When you combine that indifference,
with separatism or racism, no wonder the African American
share of performances or broadcasts is considerably
smaller. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBblkClR.doc
Blues
Music vs. Country Music
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me this paper ]
A 6 page paper analytically comparing these two styles of
music. The writer details various similarities and
differences in lyric and content, and includes two
original songs as examples in an appendix.
Filename: Bluescou.wps
Blues
Traveler / Music And Society
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me this paper ]
A 6 page paper discussing music's role in society, today,
yesterday, in America and elsewhere. The main band in
focus is Blues Traveler, a relatively new band, in
comparison to some, that has a tremendous following,
heralded by some as the next Grateful Dead. While they
appear to be fairly simple individuals they are involved
in issues which illustrate how music collides with society
in many ways. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Bluestra.wps
Bob
Dylan -- the Social and Musical Evolution of Folk Music to
“Folk-Rock”
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me this paper ]
This 8 page report discusses singer and songwriter Bob
Dylan and is role as one of the major figures in American
folk and rock music. It is important to understand that
Dylan came to prominence in the midst of truly significant
social, political, and ideological change in the United
States. One critic wrote in 1998 that: “Bob Dylan
couldn't wait for the music to change. He couldn't be only
part of the change. He was the change itself. Unlike other
songwriters who voiced their politics through their music,
Dylan garnered widespread popularity as his words seemed
to echo the sentiments of teens of thousands of thousands
of the young “rebels” of the 1960s. He was thought of
as both a musical and political visionary and apparently
viewed himself in equally epic proportions. Bibliography
lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWbdylan.wps
BP
Fallon's Interview with U2: "One But Not The
Same"
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5 pages in length. Sometimes the simplest questions are
the most telling, as BP Fallon found out in his interview
with the musical group U2. His article entitled "One
But Not The Same" delves deep into the psyche of
Bono, Edge, Larry and Adam, the four primary players who
have made U2 a musical icon. That Fallon steps away from
traditional interview queries opens an entirely new aspect
of information retrieval, inasmuch as celebrity
personalities are often difficult to crack. This approach,
however, remains simplistic in its structure yet reaches
far within each man's personal realm. Bibliography lists 3
sources.
Filename: TLC_U2.wps
Bruce
Springsteen
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me this paper ]
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the life and
times of this rock and roll legend. The connection with
his New Jersey home town is emphasized. Bibliography lists
6 sources.
Filename: SA15Brce.wps
Charles
Mingus’ Autobiography -- “Beneath the Underdog
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His World As Composed by Mingus: This 5 page report
discusses the autobiography of jazz musician Charles
Mingus. Mingus takes many unexpected turns and strange
detours in telling his life story, just as he did in
“telling” his musical interpretations. His telling
bends and molds facts to his own purposes as if they too
were musical notes. The book makes the reader feel like a
voyeur peering into a great mind that had the capacity to
blend impulsiveness, fantasy, fact, and craziness into one
package in almost equal amounts. The end result blurs the
lines of what is real or not but the book makes it clear
that for Mingus, at the moment of his telling it, it was
real enough. No secondary sources.
Filename: BWmingus.wps
Charlie
Parker’s “Lady Be Good” Compared with Miles Davis’
“Boplicity”
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This 5 page report discusses Charlie “Yardbird” Parker
and Miles Davis who were (and still are), inarguably, two
of the greatest performers, composers, and innovators that
the American jazz world has ever experienced. Charlie
Parker and his alto saxophone are considered hallmarks of
the original bebop, even though the music he played
repeatedly demonstrated that this was a musician following
his instincts and not necessarily attempting to create or
define any particular “style.” Likewise, Miles Davis
created a musical realm like nothing ever before heard and
like Bird, Miles unashamedly and unhesitatingly did it his
way. Miles Davis played an important part in the early
stages of the progressive, or “cool” jazz that
dominated the jazz scene in the early 1950s. This report
compares two of their works. No bibliography.
Filename: BWmilesd.wps
Chinese
Music: Bianzhong Bells
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A 5 page research paper that focuses on the discovery of
the Bianzhong bells, a set of 64 bells that are 2,400
years old, that were unearthed during the excavation of
the tomb of the Marquis Yi of Zeng in the 1970s. The
writer also includes an overview of the topic of ancient
Chinese music. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khbianz.wps
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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
Does
Music Construct Rather than Reflect Cultural Identities
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This 12 page paper considers this question of the
interaction between music and culture discussing the
influences and how one may be seen to influence the other
before coming to an unusual conclusion. In discussing this
various types of music are considered with attention
played to the interpretation of music, the nature of a
consumer society and the way in which music may be seen as
a tool to be used. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEmuscut.wps
Duke
Ellington—His Unique Style
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me this paper ]
A 6 page research paper that examines the unique style of
Duke Ellington. The writer analyzes Ellington's writing
style, and the unique characteristics of his orchestra,
which contributed to his style. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: 99dukeel.wps
Edgard
Varese – For the Record
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me this paper ]
Edgard Varese – For the Record:This 5-page analytical
essay examines how Varese and his “liberation of
sound” changed traditional definitions relevant to 20th
century music. A composer in his own right, Varese was
unexpectedly on the cutting-edge of innovative sound, and
left behind a legacy of acceptance for all things musical.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNMusic1.doc
Filename: SNMusic1.doc
Effects
of Listening to Music
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me this paper ]
A 10 page research paper that examines the effects that
music has on the brain. The writer demonstrates that
current research encompasses a wide rangeóeverything from
the "Mozart effect," which deals with the effect
of music on learning math, to how it effects the
perception of adults on the passage of time. Bibliography
lists 7 sources.
Filename: 99listen.wps
Effects
of Rap Music & Silence/Second Graders
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me this paper ]
A 6 page research paper in which the writer offers a
literature review on the topic of how music affects the
learning process. Based on this review, the writer offers
speculation concerning how rap might affect second
graders. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khrapred.wps
Evolution
of Music From The Baroque Through The Classical Era
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper on the the evolution of Baroque and
Classical music, and the contributions of individual
composes to that evolution. The paper presents technology
and techniques that influenced those changes. Artists
include: Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Haydn. 4
bibliographical references.
Filename: Barclass.wps
Firestarters
- The Trailblazing Females of the Jazz & Big Band Era
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me this paper ]
A 5 page paper that examines the sexism and racism that
faced female performers during the jazz and big band era
of the 1930s and 1940s. Discussed is the resistance and
non-acceptance that confronted these performers as well as
the innovation and persistence used by legendary
performers such as Billy Tipton in conquering these
obstacles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCfire.doc
Frank
Sinatra / The Man, The Celebrity
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me this paper ]
20 pages in length. The mystique of Frank Sinatra -- his
music, his power and his celebrity -- has been addressed
in countless books, magazines and documentaries. How he
has captured his audience and held them in such a trance
for over fifty years is beyond the scope of most
entertainers. The writer spans Sinatra's life and times,
paying particular attention to the highlights -- and
lowlights -- of a career that once petered out only to
have revived itself ten-fold. Extensive bibliography
included.
Filename: Sinatra.rtf
George
Handel's "Messiah"
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me this paper ]
7 pages in length. The writer discusses historical
background, placement, general analysis and personal
thoughts as they relate to Handel's "Messiah."
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCmesia.wps
Greek
Music / Philosophical Focus
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me this paper ]
A 5 page research paper on the philosophical basis of
Greek music. The writer focuses on the philosophies of
music in relationship to mathematics, metaphysics and
ethics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Greekmus.wps
Harry
Haskell: 'The Early Music Revival: A History'
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me this paper ]
6 pages in length. The writer offers a general review of
Harry Haskell's book, which is the first comprehensive
historical study of its kind chronicling the early music
revival, tracing its origins to the eighteenth century. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCmusic.wps
Hawaiian
Music And The Hula
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me this paper ]
Cultural tradition and history is extremely important to
most groups and the indigenous people of Hawaii are no
exception. This 10 page paper explores the influence of
the music of Hawaii as well as the Hula on the American
culture. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KThwhula.wps
Haydn
& Mozart/Voices of Classicism
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me this paper ]
An 8 page research paper that examines sonatas by Haydn
and Mozart as examples of the classical period. The writer
offers a general overview of the style of each composer
and the influence that each had on the other. Bibliography
lists 5 sources.
Filename: khhaymoz.wps
Hildegard
of Bingen / 'Music Makes Cold Hearts Warm'
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me this paper ]
A 6 page paper discussing the music of Hildegard of Bingen.
This paper outlines its compositional style and how it
fits in the genre of sacred music of the Middle Ages. Her
musical styles and thematics have been noted in later
composers. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Hildegar.wps
History
of Performance Art
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me this paper ]
(10 pp.) Performance art is a confrontational art
experience, whether one chooses to say that the art form
begins in the sixteenth century with Comedia del Arte
political street theater, or the recorded fistfight that
broke out in the beginning of the twentieth century. Both
forms were Italian, and both began with audience
participation in the performance itself. Yet the form
continues to make its own history today. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBprfart.doc
History
of Surf Music
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me this paper ]
This 15 page paper begins in the 1950's and goes through
the decades to the present. The 1980's revival of surf
music is noted. Several bands are mentioned. Bibliography
lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA 111srf.wps
Igor
Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'
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me this paper ]
A 6 page research paper on this revolutionary work by this
famous Russian composer. Its debut in 1913 was by far the
most dramatic, and the most scandalous, in music history.
The primitive nature of the music and ballet nearly caused
a riot as people screamed and hooted at the stage. The
writer discusses the nature of the music and the ballet
which caused such a severe reaction from its first
audience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Springrit.wps
Igor
Stravinsky/Influence/Jazz, Folk Music
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me this paper ]
A 10 page research paper that examines the music of Igor
Stravinsky and his place in musical history. The writer
particularly focuses on the influence of folk music and
jazz on Stravinsky and how these influences were
manifested in his work. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khigstmu.wps
Impact
of Music Lyrics & Videos on Children and Youth
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me this paper ]
5 pages. The impact of music lyrics and videos on children
and youth is devastating. They are exposed to lyrics and
videos concerning death, sex, and drug usage.
Impressionable young people take those lyrics and videos
to heart, and become ensconced in a world that is based on
the music. Music plants ideas in the minds of those young
people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Musiclv.wps
Italian
Music & Its Development Over a Thousand Years
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me this paper ]
An 8 page discussion of Italian music and its key works
& figures during various times ranging from the Middle
Ages through the Baroque, Renaissance, and 19th & 20th
century periods. Many key composers and the significance
of their historic contributions are discussed.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Italmusi.wps
Jamaica
and the Music - mon!
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me this paper ]
(6 pp.) According to an internet site labeled
"fantasy tours," Jamaica is "eternal
summer." So it only makes sense that it would have
"hot music." But we also learn, "the
island" "has rugged mountain ranges, with Blue
Mountain Peak, the highest point, soaring 7,402 feet. It
has miles of white beaches, bordered by the blue
Caribbean. It has 120 rivers flowing from the mountains to
the coast. And it has great central plains, fertile
agricultural lands, towering cliffs, magnificent
waterfalls, and dense tropical forests." What that
tells us is our "hot music," still has a lot of
varied cultural influences. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBjahmus.doc
Janis
Joplin
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me this paper ]
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life and
emotional expression of Janis Joplin, with a focus on how
her manic depression was described within her songs. This
paper considers how Janis Joplin revolutionized music and
style and relates specific songs to different periods in
her life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHjoplin.wps
Jazz
Music During the "Roaring Twenties"
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me this paper ]
10 pages in length. A detailed look at Jazz music as an
important socio-cultural trend in the U.S. during the
1920's and 30's. Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, W.C.
Handy, & James P. Johnson are among a few of the
artists examined from this era. Bibliography lists
approximately 8 sources.
Filename: Jazzmusi.wps
Jim
Morrison – Still Hasn’t Left the Building
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me this paper ]
Jim Morrison – Still Hasn’t Left the Building: This
6-page explicative essay details the musical contributions
of Doors’ lead singer, Jim Morrison. In addition, his
poetry, influences and lasting legacy is examined.
Reported to have died in Paris in 1971, by some estimates
Morrison is even more famous today. Bibliography lists 5
sources. SNJimmor.doc
Filename: SNJimmor.doc
Josquin/Monteverdi
& Bach/Handel
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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
( 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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
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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me this paper ]
A 4 page analysis of the lyrics to "Come Talk to
Me" by songwriter Peter Gabriel. The writer argues
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