Category: Art : Music

Is traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere?

Write a paragraph about one the violin pieces “Por Kon Piale Ra” sung by Mohammad Reza Shajarian, with violin by Habibolah Badiei (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD0w5jSfpTc). Compage and contrast the aesthetics you hear in these pieces (perhaps the calm nature of them, or the techniques used their performance and construction) compared to other Iranian songs.

State the plot summary and utilize the plot to explain how the music reflects the unfolding drama. I have indicated which act the selected aria occurs. This will require some research! I recommend using Grove Music Online, which can be accessed through the Metropolitan Opera website (enter your opera in the search box. Example: Carmen… Continue reading State the plot summary and utilize the plot to explain how the music reflects th

Your Final Project will consist of a 7-10 slide multimedia presentation, with written comments that support your presentation.  This project will fulfill the following learning objectives for the course: Recognize various elements, styles, composers, and major historical periods of music. Identify and discuss genres and uses of music. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural… Continue reading Your Final Project will consist of a 7-10 slide multimedia presentation, with wr

Your Final Project will consist of a 7-10 slide multimedia presentation, with written comments that support your presentation.  This project will fulfill the following learning objectives for the course: Recognize various elements, styles, composers, and major historical periods of music. Identify and discuss genres and uses of music. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural… Continue reading Your Final Project will consist of a 7-10 slide multimedia presentation, with wr