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18729. LA TRAVIATA (VERDI). This paper discusses the reasons why La Traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi, is regarded as an operatic masterpiece. The paper examines the opera’s plot, themes, dramatic impact, and use of music to express... (more) |
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18514. THE PEARL FISHERS (GEORGES BIZET). This paper provides a critical review of Les Pêcheurs de Perles (“The Pearl Fishers”), an early opera by the composer of the better-known work Carmen. Although The Pearl Fishers does not live up to... (more) |
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18508. AIDA (VERDI). This paper presents a critical review of the opera Aida, which was composed by Giuseppe Verdi in 1871. The paper includes background on the composer and the work, a brief plot summary, and reference... (more) |
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18323. REVIEW OF A CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. This paper critically reviews a concert by the New York Philharmonic, which took place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in June 2007. The reviewer responds to the orchestra’s performances of... (more) |
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18219. THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (ROSSINI). This paper provides background on the 1816 opera and briefly summarizes its plot. Then it discusses the critical opinions on why the work has become a popular classic. In the reviewer’s personal... (more) |
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18187. IPOD VERSUS CELL PHONE: A MOBILE MUSIC REVOLUTION? HARVARD CASE STUDY 9-707-419. This paper provides a Berkeley Research case study analysis and a case solution to a popular Harvard Business School marketing strategy case study (9-707-419) by David B. Yoffie, Travis D. Merrill and... (more) |
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18088. AMBROISE THOMAS' OPERA HAMLET. This paper is concerned with the 1868 opera Hamlet (based on Shakespeare's play), by the French composer Ambroise Thomas. It is argued that the work has declined in popularity because it lacks... (more) |
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18042. MADAMA BUTTERFLY BY GIACOMO PUCCINI. This paper reviews Puccini's 1904 opera Madama Butterfly (also known as Madame Butterfly). The term paper includes background on the composer and the work, a brief plot summary, and references to... (more) |
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18015. GAETANO DONIZETTI'S “LUCIA D'LAMMERMOOR” This paper provides a favorable review of Donizetti's 1835 opera, which was based on the novel The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott. A brief discussion of the composer's life and work is... (more) |
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17601. BENJAMIN BRITTEN’S OPERA, “THE TURN OF THE SCREW” This paper provides a review of Britten’s opera (first premiering in Venice in 1954) which was based on Henry James’s story of the same name, first published in 1898. Describes the opera and its... (more) |
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17593. LOUIS ARMSTRONG. This paper discusses the life of Louis Armstrong and the important contributions that he made to jazz and to popular music in general. Reviews Armstrong’s early years including his impoverished... (more) |
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17589. “CARMEN” BY GEORGES BIZET. This paper provides a review and analysis of Bizet’s masterpiece with background discussion on the composer and the controversy surrounding the opera. Recommends “Carmen” as an enjoyable and... (more) |
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17352. OPERA REVIEW: VERDI’S “THE MASKED BALL”. . This paper provides a highly favorable review of Giuseppe Verdi’s 1859 opera “Un Ballo in Maschera” (“The Masked Ball”). Includes background information on Verdi and a summary of the plot. Notes... (more) |
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17334. CARLISLE FLOYD’S OPERA “OF MICE AND MEN”. This paper provides a review and analysis of Floyd’s opera of “Mice and Men,” based on the John Steinbeck novel of the same name. After providing background information on Floyd and his other works,... (more) |
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17332. ONLINE MUSIC PIRACY SHOULD NOT BE TOLERATED. This paper will argue that, although it seems harsh to sue music fans, the approach is nonetheless necessary in order to get the message out that online music piracy will no longer to be tolerated. ... (more) |
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17323. THE ETHICS OF DOWNLOADING MUSIC FROM THE INTERNET. This paper considers the proposition that it is morally wrong to download music from the Internet without paying for it. The paper begins with an explanation of the proposition. The next sections... (more) |
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17300. OPERA REVIEW: MOZART’S “THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO” . This paper provides a review of Mozart’s opera. Argues that “Le Nozze di Figaro” (“The Marriage of Figaro”) is a great artistic work, which brilliantly combines elements of humor and passion. ... (more) |
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17053. MUSIC IN THREE TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS. This paper describes three television commercials (for a sports utility vehicle, a woman’s razor, and a medical product) and discusses how music was used to evoke a mood and to support the products’... (more) |
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17052. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION IN THE MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL ERA. Although the music of the classical period is generally associated with rationality, clarity and order, this paper shows that the music contains a great deal of emotional expression as well.... (more) |
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17051. "WEST SIDE STORY". Based on a viewing of the 1961 film version of the musical West Side Story, this paper describes how the songs and singing of the character Maria are used to express her emotional state of mind. ... (more) |
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17050. EMOTION IN THE WORKS OF HECTOR BERLIOZ (1803-1869). This paper examines the role of emotional expression in the works of Hector Berlioz, a Romantic period composer. Includes a look at Berlioz’s use of ‘program music’, his innovative use of... (more) |
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17044. THEMES IN THE OPERA "DON GIOVANNI" (MOZART). Discusses the theme of revenge in Mozart’s opera and the idea that immoral people will always be punished, eventually. Also discusses such minor themes as the use of disguise and the mixing of social... (more) |
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15950. THE MARINE CORPS AS THE MOST INNOVATIVE BRANCH OF THE MILITARY SERVICES. This paper provides a history of Marine Corps innovation from the 1890s, including developments in marksmanship, amphibious assault, aerial assaults, the use of helicopters and other equipment, the... (more) |
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15934. SONGS IN THE MILITARY. This paper concerns the ways that songs help soldiers cope with the harsh realities of warfare and military life. Examples of song lyrics are given that serve the purpose of relieving fears,... (more) |
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15923. "L'ELISIR D'AMOUR" ("THE ELIXIR OF LOVE"). This paper discusses the Romantic opera by Gaetano Donizetti, including the work’s background, its story, its success, and the use of “expressive singing” (the Bel Canto style). 5 pages; 16... (more) |
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15855. "PETER GRIMES" BY BENJAMIN BRITTEN (REVIEW OF OPERA). This paper analyzes Act III, Scene 2 of the opera, in which the character Peter Grimes experiences his final breakdown. Discusses how the music in the scene reflects the themes and motifs used... (more) |
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15646. NIJINSKY: A CASE STUDY ANALYSIS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA. Using Nijinsky as the subject, this paper provides a case study of schizophrenia. Provides a background overview of schizophrenia (natural course, major symptoms) and then describes the history,... (more) |
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15588. COMPARISON OF BAROQUE AND CLASSICAL MUSIC. The historical circumstances of the Baroque and Classical periods are discussed, and it is noted that the Baroque style basically represented "passion" while the Classical style represented "order"... (more) |
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15565. ANALYSIS OF A RECITATIVE AND ARIA FROM GLUCK'S IPHIGÉNIE EN AULIDE. A discussion of the piece "Vous Essayez en Vain - Par la Crainte" from Gluck's Classic period "reform" opera. The background of the piece is discussed, as well as its musical elements (such as... (more) |
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15527. ANALYSIS OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF BRAHMS' SYMPHONY NO. 4 IN E MINOR (OPUS 98). Discusses this orchestral work, which is representative of the late Romantic period of music. Includes Brahms' use of the sonata form, his melodic themes and other musical devices; and how these... (more) |
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15517. "FANTAZIA UPON ONE NOTE" (HENRY PURCELL). Musical analysis of this Baroque period work, including its use of polyphony, counterpoint and pedal point. Also discussed Purcell's use of instrumentation, form, tempo, rhythm, melody and the... (more) |
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15209. REVIEW OF A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF CONCERTO FOR GUITAR IN D MAJOR (VIVALDI) AND ROMEO AND JULIET (TCHAIKOVSKY). This paper reviews these two works and compares their styles and usage of musical elements. For example, Vivaldi's piece for guitar and orchestra is a work of absolute music from the Baroque period,... (more) |
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15037. THE BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS (J. S. BACH). Compares and contrasts all six Baroque concertos and their use of various musical elements, including tempo, form, and instrumentation. 7 pages, 22 footnotes, 5 bibliographic references. ... (more) |
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15036. RASTAFARIANS, REGGAE MUSIC AND JAMAICAN POLITICS. Covers the history of the Rastafarian movement, the elements of its lifestyle, and its struggle for the rights of the poor and oppressed. Also discusses the influence of reggae in popularizing the... (more) |
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15032. AFRICAN-AMERICAN BLUES AND MEXICAN-AMERICAN CORRIDOS. Compares the lyrics of these two types of music, and how they have been used to express feelings of oppression and injustice. Includes a discussion of similarities and differences in themes pertaining... (more) |
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15030. NEW YORK CITY'S MUSIC SCENE (1960s. 1990s). Discusses the diversity of the music in the city, and the impact that it has had on local culture. Includes such musical movements as folk, disco, punk, hardcore, and rap, as well as traditional jazz,... (more) |
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15028. LATIN JAZZ. Covers the history of this style of music, from its roots in ragtime, through the big band era, be-bop, progressive jazz, the 1960s bossa nova craze, fusion, and its current popularity. 9 pages, 35... (more) |
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14815. THE TITLE CHARACTER IN RICHARD STRAUSS’ OPERA “SALOME”. This paper provides a review and critique of Strauss’ opera (adapted from the infamous play by Oscar Wilde) which offers a decadent modern interpretation of the Biblical story of Salome, daughter of... (more) |
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13974. THE USE OF COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET IN MUSIC EDUCATION. A paper on the use of interactive programs to teach such things as music history and theory, or to practice performance. These programs are motivating, and the use of the Internet provides access to... (more) |
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13928. WOODSTOCK: POLITICAL RALLY OR MUSICAL HAPPENING? A political and social analysis of the 1969 Woodstock festival and the subsequent documentary film. Argues that while Woodstock was not organized as a political event, and although the filmmakers were... (more) |
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13894. DER ROSENKAVALIER ("THE KNIGHT OF THE ROSE") BY STRAUSS. Review and analysis of the opera widely viewed as the high point in Strauss's career as a composer. Includes background biographical information on the composer. Argues that Der Rosenkavalier is... (more) |
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13846. RAP MUSIC: ORIGINS AND INFLUENCES. Analysis of the history and development of American Black rap music. Traces historical influences from Africa, Latin American culture, the Beat Generation, and Black jazz artists and describes the... (more) |
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13796. MUSICAL QUALITY: UNIVERSAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL STYLE. Considers the problems in defining musical quality, looking particularly at the role of cultural relativism. Argues that musical tradition, training and technique are objective measures of the quality... (more) |
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13518. THE HISTORY OF RAP MUSIC. This paper discusses the elements of the style, its influence on pop culture, and its development from its origins in the 1970s. Covers various artists and songs, as well as such sub-genres as... (more) |
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13436. PAUL ROBESON. Covers the life and career of African American actor, singer, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. Also discusses his controversial views on communism as a means to attain equality in the world. ... (more) |
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13303. THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS PRINCE. Life and career of this prolific musician, from his early years to the 1998 release of New Power Soul. Includes such topics as his eclectic style, his insistence on creative control, and his use of... (more) |
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13244. DESCRIPTION OF A LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCE. Describes the show of an unnamed five-piece band, covering such topics as song structure, syncopation, and improvisation. Concludes that improvisation not only expresses melodic ideas but also the... (more) |
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13234. TOSCA (PUCCINI). Explores the character of Tosca in this opera, noting that she is a loving and pious person but that she also has a jealous, suspicious nature. Also discusses how she kills a man because she is... (more) |
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13204. OKLAHOMA! THE BROADWAY MUSICAL. A study of the hit Broadway musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, including its innovative aspects, its popularity, and its influence on musical theater. Focuses especially on how the elements of music... (more) |
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12706. INFLUENCE OF JAZZ & POP ON MUSIC & FILM. An historical survey on the ways pop and jazz have contributed to the development of these industries since the nineteenth century. Also discusses the changes in style over the years, as well as the... (more) |
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12520. BELLY DANCING. Argues that the dance is meant to be "sensual" rather than "sexy." Discusses such topics as male and costumes as well as the origins and historic development of the dance. Despite earlier... (more) |
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12519. HISTORY OF POLKA. Covers the origins of this popular ballroom dance in the early 19th century, and its subsequent spread around the world. Includes a discussion of controversies, and the use of the polka by serious as... (more) |
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12518. ANALYSIS OF FOUR MUSICAL WORKS (STRAVINSKY, MUSSORGSKY, DVORAK, TCHAIKOVSKY. An examination of such things as melodic themes, textures, organization elements, time signatures and dynamics in Suite from Pulcinella (Stravinsky), Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky), Concerto... (more) |
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12517. REVIEW OF THE OPERA DIDO AND AENEAS (BY PURCELL). Gives information on how the opera came to be composed, as well as a descriptive analysis of its story and musical structure. Also discusses how various musical elements are used to convey emotion in... (more) |
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12516. THE MUSIC OF INDONESIA. Discusses the variety of influences that can be found in Indonesian music, as well as the instruments that are used and the unique sounds that they produce. Covers such topics as court music... (more) |
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12244. THE ROLE OF MYSTICISM IN THE MUSIC OF OLIVIER MESSIAEN. Studies the influence of Roman Catholicism on the works of the French composer. Shows how his belief in the divine mysteries of nature developed during the course of his career, and also discusses how... (more) |
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12243. BELA BARTOK AND THE USE OF INNOVATIVE FORMAL DESIGNS. Discusses how the Hungarian composer used such things as the Golden Section, the Fibonacci series and symmetrical arch shapes to create the formal structures of his works. Also argues that this was... (more) |
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12208. VIENNA AS A "CRADLE OF MUSIC." Argues that the city became a great music center because of its location in the heart of Europe and because of the patronage of the Hapsburg Dynasty. Many great composers lived in the city, including... (more) |
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12116. THE USE OF MUSIC TO BOOST MORALE AMONG SOLDIERS IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. Includes a discussion of drummer boys, buglers and regimental bands. Considers the use of music to keep time in drills, as a means to arouse passions either during battle or while marching to battle,... (more) |
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11896. THE MUSICAL YOUTH OF MOZART. Explores Mozart's musical training as he performed throughout Europe at the impulses of his father Leopold. 7p., 23f. in paper, 7b.... (more) |
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11895. THE DEATH OF MOZART: NATURAL OR MURDER? Examines a number of theories surrounding the death of Mozart. Explores the theory that competing composer Salieri poisoned Mozart. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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11872. A DISCUSSION OF MUSIC AND LANGUAGE. An intensive theoretical exploration of the similarities and differences of the two forms. Surveys literature in linguistics and music theory in examining the importance of structure, emotion and... (more) |
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11572. INFLUENCES ON BACH. Summary of musical influences, chiefly French and Italian, on the compositions of Bach. Focuses on the individual keyboardists he studies, and his assimilation of the concerto format from Vivaldi and... (more) |
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11568. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC. Serious, large-vocabulary investigation of why people respond to music, concentrating on the three theories of music as pattern, the psychoacoustical properties of music, and music as grammar and... (more) |
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11567. AN ANALYSIS OF TWO SYMPHONIES (HAYDN AND BRAHMS). Making wide and deep use of musical vocabulary, this study covers two examples in the evolution of the symphonic form, focusing on Haydn and his Symphony No. 49 in F minor, which helped define the... (more) |
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11402. VIETNAM AND THE PROTEST SONG. History of war themes in 20th Century American music, focusing on the development of the protest song in the Vietnam era. Examines songs of WWI, WWII and Korea, the development of the folk-rock... (more) |
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11095. THE HISTORY OF THE TANGO. Detailed discussion of the origin and evolution of the tango as an expression of Argentinian culture. Its symbolism, great innovators, cultural impact and current status are analyzed. 9 pages, 25... (more) |
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11005. THE BAROQUE IN ART AND MUSIC. Compares sculpture of Bernini and music of Monteverdi as exemplars of Baroque style in its emotionalism and extravagance. Brief overview of central themes of Baroque period in art and history. 6... (more) |
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11001. CHANGE AND THE ART CULTURE OF THE WEST. Considers why constant change has characterized Western culture for the last four hundred or so years. Scientific method, technology, democracy and the cult of progress are seen as causes of... (more) |
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10566. THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN JAZZ MUSIC. A broad view of jazz which addresses the question "Is jazz a black art form?" The diverse origins and cultural climate of the music are noted, as is the development as seen in the history of jazz... (more) |
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10214. HARRY CONNICK, JR. A brief biography of the young New Orleans pianist and singer. Notes early musical influences and contrasts his pop crooning with his modern and traditional jazz piano work. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 6... (more) |
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10179. CENSORSHIP OF ROCK LYRICS. Arrest and conviction of rock artists for obscenity are related to conservative judicial and social trends. The Tipper Gore record-labeling movement and the 2 Live Crew arrest in Florida are noted. ... (more) |
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10088. CHOPIN'S OPUS 64. This paper presents a musicological study of the style, technique and composition of Chopin's great piano piece. 6 pages, 4 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. ... (more) |
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09992. CREATIVITY IN MUSIC COMPOSITION. An investigation of creativity in music composition. Takes into account psychological theories on creativity and draws examples from an analysis of the lives and works of Bach, Handel, Mozart,... (more) |
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09819. NINA SIMONE: PORTRAIT OF A JAZZ SINGER. Biography of the jazz singer's life and works. Focuses on her involvement in the civil rights movement, and considers the extent to which her strong anti-racism feelings alienated white audiences. ... (more) |
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09805. AMADEUS: THE SCREENPLAY VERSUS THE STAGEPLAY. Analyzes the variations between the stage and screen versions of Peter Shaffer's play, considering differences in setting, plot, and theme. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic... (more) |
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09662. LIFE AND WORK OF HECTOR BERLIOZ. Discusses the life and work of the French composer Hector Berlioz. Considers the degree to which Berlioz's work has had an impact on twentieth century composers. 5 pages, 15 footnotes, 5... (more) |
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09550. ANALYSIS OF THREE CHOPIN WALTZES. Technical analysis of Waltz in E Major (1829), the Waltz in A Minor, Opus 34, Number 2 (1838), and the Waltz in C# Minor, Opus 64, Number 2 (1847). Considers how these works are related to different... (more) |
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09532. THE AUTOMOBILE IN ROCK AND ROLL SONGS. Explores the importance of the automobile as a subject and fantasy in rock music lyrics. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 3 bibliographic... (more) |
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09531. ROCK AND ROLL AND THE ROAD TO ANYWHERE. Considers the theme of escape in early rock and roll music, and its roots in the blues. 6 pages, 2 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.... (more) |
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09530. THEMES OF SEX AND DRUGS IN ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, 1950-1969. A look at the recurrence of these themes in rock music, examining rock's roots in rhythm and blues, the sensuality of the beat, and the social influences of a drug-oriented culture in the 1960s. 6... (more) |
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09356. STEREOTYPING OF WOMEN'S SEX ROLES IN CONTEMPORARY ART, MUSIC AND TV COMMERCIALS. Argues that the arts and the media as a whole project demeaning sex roles for women through the process of stereotyping. 7 pages, 11 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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09330. "NO ONE HERE GETS OUT ALIVE: A BIOGRAPHY OF JIM MORRISON". A critical review of Sugerman and Hopkins biography which idolizes the late singer. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.... (more) |
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09195. THE MINUET FROM MOZART'S STRING QUINTET IN D MAJOR. Evaluates the minuet in terms of time changes, value, structure, context, and cultural framework. 3 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic... (more) |
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09194. MOZART'S MINUET K. 355. Favorable appraisal of the Minuet in terms of time changes, value of the piece, and historical context. 3 pages, l footnotes, l bibliographic source.... (more) |
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09193. THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF BEETHOVEN'S EIGHTH SYMPHONY. Evaluates the piece in terms of formal structure, tempo, romanticism, and context. Compares and contrasts the piece with Schumann's Kreisleriana. 4p. 2f.... (more) |
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09192. THE ORIGINS AND EARLY EXPRESSIONS OF MUSIC. An overview of the topic with a focus on the purposes of music and the historical development of its early expression. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 3 bibliographic... (more) |
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09191. ERIK SATIE'S "FURNITURE MUSIC." An analysis of Satie's new music form. Defines the concept, speculates on the seriousness of the inventor's intention, and places the music in the context of art as a whole. 4 pages, l footnotes, l... (more) |
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09123. PAYOLA. The nature and history of bribery of disk jockeys and station managers is reviewed. The focus is on the 1960 Harris investigations and the more recent mafia-connected cash/cocaine scandal in... (more) |
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08957. WHY JAZZ IS MY FAVORITE MUSIC. An essay taking the viewpoint of a personal preference arguing that jazz is an intellectual and sensual pleasure which combines the best qualities of all forms of music. 3 pages, 0 footnotes, 0... (more) |
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08923. THE CONTINUING EVOLUTION OF BOB DYLAN. A scathing commentary on Bob Dylan's pesonal life and attitude toward the world. Takes a feminist viewpoint. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 10 bibliographic... (more) |
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08710. REALISM AND PLOT IN DUMAS' CAMILLE AND VERDI'S LA TRAVIATA. Compares and contrasts the presence of realism in Dumas' play and Verdi's opera. Overall, Verdi is found to be far more romantic than Dumas. 5 pages, 6 footnotes in text, 2 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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08502. ANTECEDENTS OF INFLUENCE OF POPULAR MUSIC IN THE 1960S. Analyzes the various factors which contributed to the unprecedented degree of power, influence and meaning that popular music had in the 1960s. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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08439. FREDERIC FRANCOIS CHOPIN. Brief biography of the lief and work of composer Frederic Francois Chopin. Discusses Chopin's gift for romantic, moody works that perfectly express a feeling without having a topical theme. 4 pages,... (more) |
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08393. ERIK SATIE. Brief biography of the life and work of composer Erik Satie with particular attention devoted to his major work, "Socrate." 6 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. ... (more) |
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08314. DRESS AS A FORM OF COMMUNICATION: A STUDY OF THE PUNK STYLE. An analysis of the punk fashion and music style which is viewed as a reaction against the cultural lethargy of the mid-1970s. 4 pages, 16 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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08219. LOUIS ARMSTRONG. A brief biography of Louis Armstrong, with an emphasis upon his contribution to jazz and blues. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.... (more) |
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07034. SCHONBERG'S THE GREAT PIANISTS. Review and summary of this book of biographies which attempt to recreate the musical performances of the great. Shows the many changes in ideas of proper technique, the sometimes bizarre behavior of... (more) |
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06651. IMPRESSIONISTIC ART AND MUSIC IN 19TH CENTURY FRANCE. A detailed history of the impressionist painters and composers of France, looking at the lives and work of Monet, Renoir, Pissaro, Sisley, and Degas in painting, and Ravel and Debussy in particular in... (more) |
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06650. FROM MEMPHIS TO LIVERPOOL. An interesting history of Rock and Roll music, from its roots in the blues and country music, to the inception of Elvis Presley and the rise of the Beatles. Discusses all the major figures of the... (more) |
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