Music Essay Examples and Topics

The song "As I lay me down" captures the emotive senses of the listener purely by the introductory combination of the guitar and the piano.

I need to have a source of relaxation and nonchalance during my studies, and singing is great for letting me do my things without any tension.

The extreme popularity of the song among the black population can be explained with references to the fact that Armstrong changed the original lyrics to accentuate the social meaning of the composition and elaborated the [...]

The inhabitants of the state believe that the dance dates back to the ancient times of Krishna. I have seen the live performance of Garba at a Navratri festival; both the dance and music were [...]

Dance is an art that refers to the movement of part of the body, some of the parts or the whole body while keeping rhythmical to music.

The narrator asks to reflect on her situation where she is broken-hearted in love and wonders where she has to shift her love.

If I had to pick six songs that tell the story of Les Miserables, I think they would have to be these: At the End of the Day Master of the House Do you hear [...]

To best bring out the role that the radio played in developing jazz music there is a need to examine the circumstances surrounding the golden age for the radio.

Deriving from rock and roll, Pop music found its distinctiveness in the 1950s to not only become one of the world's most listened style of popular music, but also one of the very few styles [...]

Music to the soldiers in Vietnam acted as a tool to remind all troops of the responsibility that they had taken by being on the battlefield.

This song was composed during the Harlem Renaissance, which was an embracing of African American culture, especially via the creative arts, and was the most significant literary movement in the history of African American literature. [...]

For a considerable amount of time, this masterpiece was neglected yet in the twentieth century the tide turned, and this work of art began to attract the attention of many musicians, and poets.

It can be said that it is scientifically right as the Moon is far from the Earth and shows its bright side in the dark.

This essay is dedicated to the comparison of Japanese, Chinese and Korean music and proving the fact of their sufficient continuity or similarity by means of detailed analysis of the original sources of the national [...]

The song's duration is quite memorable as well, since it starts with a slow rhythm, and the song appears to be pulsing, synchronizing with the beat of one's heart.

The audience of Blowing in the Wind is primarily the United States of America government and to some extent the whites living America around this time.

This shows that he is the one willing to communicate with her and get to know her, while she is the one who is reluctant to open up to him unless she is intoxicated.

Christoph Willibald Gluck's "Dedication for Alceste" is a preface to the printed score of Alceste written in 1769 to provide the composer's explanation of those modifications that he made in relation to the concept of [...]

The value of this work lies not only in the excellent singing and production but also in the lyric that immediately immerses the listener in the atmosphere full of dramatism and melancholy. The purpose of [...]

The division of the poem into parts and the fact that it is the song influence the form of "That's It for the Other One".

The fourth part presents a combination of the chromatic and modal forms of the lament pattern. In the fourth movement of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.

Some of the lyrics in "Not Afraid" are similar to the ideas of "Lose Yourself," which show the rapper's disagreement with some of the societal norms. This song is relevant to the global problem of [...]

Thievery Corporation show a character of an upright fellow who stands to condemn the indifference of the richest man in Babylon.

Moreover, in his song, Game tells about the accident that can change your life in one moment."Aaliyah had a dream; Left Eye had a dream" refers to the plane crash when American singer Aaliyah died [...]

For example, the Beijing opera reflects the culture of the nation. The rest of the paper is structured as follows: Chapter two highlights the origins and development of the two operas, Chapter three is an [...]

That is to say, being unable to breathe is not just a reference to Floyd in the context of the song but also to the surroundings.

Many reggae artists criticize and oppose the prevalence of injustice and oppression in many parts of the world that arise from poor governance and unstable political systems. In addition, it is also known for the [...]

Because of the introduction of the middle eight into the song, the ballad does not feature the standard verse chorus verse chorus structure, but, instead, introduces the audience to the actual middle eight at the [...]

It is rare to find a voice of encouragement saying it is not wrong to keep on believing in the dream. The song's global popularity is due to the unique blend of melody and message.

Inside the plate we have a series of braces which strengthen the plate and affect the vibrations of the top plate.

This was originally a musical produced by Fosse in 1966 and he translated it into the big screen. However, the credit for creating a new style in musical belongs to Fosse.

In my experience, the line that made me reflect on life and adjust the way I think is Louis Armstrong's line in What a Wonderful World.

It is interesting that this movement provides a blending of contrast and cohesion as it always returns to a variation upon the beginning theme.

The example of this device in the song is "I take a look at my life and realize". The example of repetition in the song is:

The preliminary rounds will be designed to ensure that only the participants who measure up to the high standards of the competition are allowed to go on to the next stage of the competition while [...]

Neefe was not a renowned musician; in fact, he was most influential to Beethoven in the shaping up of his ideals rather than in his music compositions. According to Beethoven's accounts of his deafness, the [...]

Dance is and always shall be a form of expression where the movements performed speak volumes of the emotions and feelings that the dancer is trying to impart to the audience.

Cohen then goes further to describe how it will be during the time of the end and he posits that order and meaning will vanish as, "Things are going to slide in all directions".

The character of Alexander Hamilton is central to the musical, as his narrative reveals some of the major historical events such as the battle of Yorktown, issuing Amendments to the US Constitution, and the evolvement [...]

This is put as a question mark in the video to elicit thought by the viewer whether or not they acknowledge and embrace this universal feature or whether skin color is their primary concern.

In the video, the members of the band are seen playing the song in the desert, and their performance is interrupted by footage depicting poverty, war, environmental damage, inequality, and many other problems that threaten [...]

In the same vein, it is imperative for musicians to have a working knowledge of commercial aspects of the music industry to ensure that they get the most out of their work.

Incidentally just like the minimalist composers of today, Ravel developed the Bolero piece in a controlled form of monotony but contained within its self the capacity to sedate and capture an audience, the Bolero piece [...]

A violin based classical piece, the music is rendered in waves of slowly rising short strokes of the violin that lead to a near climactic rise as the piece progresses, hooking the listener intently with [...]

I particularly recall this song because my mother liked it and often tried to explain to me the meaning of the lyrics.

The genres of the song are blues and jazz, and it was written to protest the lynching of Black Americans, which peaked at that time in the South.

Yet, muscles is a part of the virtuosity as there is also a need to feel the music and the support of orchestra while performing the Mozart Violin Concerto No.3.

The original version presents the song just as a piece of art, so the message serves as the only context ").

Tupac Shakur's "Dear Mama" is one of the author's greatest songs and has particularly impacted hip-hop culture and the music industry.

Her roles in music, acting, and writing created a formidable brigade of admirers and enthusiasts who looked up to her for inspiration and motivation. In that regard, the essay shall evaluate realities and circumstances with [...]

One of the commonest types of music is Gospel music. It is a type of music where songs are written and played with the objective of praising or honoring God.

Both parts of the composition are performed in an allegro tempo with a soft beginning and end, while the middle is loud.

True love according to the lyrics of the song "Forever and always" represents the adage that 'love conquers everything'. Upon receiving the news, she drives to the place where her husband-to-be is and heads directly [...]

This is more than possible, and the reason for that is, firstly, many artists were inspired by Smith's spirit and braveness; secondly, black people had enough of discrimination and mistreatment, that is why they started [...]

Therefore, Teresa Teng is a vivid example of the positive effect of music in the context of interculturalism. Further in 1980s, the stage name of Teresa Teng became an international phenomenon, as her songs roared [...]

In order to understand exactly how work productivity increases as a result of music, it is essential to know the difference between mood and arousal. As one listens to a piece of music, one is [...]

The existence of sound in the world is crucial to the creation of perception and presence that determine the shape of the world.

In the song, one can hear contrasting pieces which differ in theme and form, which is due to the dance and marching component of the music direction.

The singing of Michael Jackson and the talents he had of dancing was surprisingly mature and it did not take long before he turned out to be the leading voice and center of attention of [...]

Jazz is one of the common music genres that define the culture and racial history of the United States. Additionally, the nature of jazz dance was a new opportunity for African Americans to describe the [...]

The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" is an outstanding work of art that has influenced the lives, actions, and goals of many people in every corner of the world.

In addition to these joint projects, John Williams is the author of soundtracks for such films as "Superman" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

Moving to the concepts and perspectives, one can see that the song perfectly depicts the struggles of a person living in the urban neighborhood and the dreams that come with it.

The article discusses the cultural significance of sound systems in the reggae music scene and how they influence the audience's musical experience.

The modernist movement in music seems appropriate for this paper because of the unique and exciting styles of composing modern-era music, such as jazz, pop, and rock.

The song illustrates how unprepared she is to receive that form of treatment from her fellow people and that she is not ready to go through all that alone."Standing out in a crowd Where the [...]

He was not a simple man to shoulder intelligent, sophisticated, stubborn, and obsessed his affections caused much trouble to the women he had relationships with."Independence is the dominant factor to his character.<...> He hated vulgarity [...]

They also wanted to do away with the Christianity as well as the old method of days of the week and naming the years from the birth of Christ.

It is known that love was much of an inspiration for Duke, and a lot of his songs are devoted to it.

The main course for the controversy is that the film is decidedly raunchy, and this has resulted in its opposition by many people who feel it is both immoral and misleading, especially to younger generations.

The role of transitions is to help in moving from a rondo to an episode section. It could be mentioned that in most cases the episode will serve as a development section of the form [...]

The other character that was so eminent in the life of Beethoven is his outstanding capacity to do planning and organization.

Jazz dancing is a unique dance as it consists of dancers interpreting steps as well as moves in their own way.

Without the father's support, the relationship in the family was unstable, and the unfortunate financial situation led to conflicts with Mather's relatives, thus leaving a psychological trauma in his mind.

Vivaldi's "Gloria" is a piece to be performed by a huge choir, and it has all the characteristics of the Baroque period composition.

In the 1780s, all these explanations assume that the music of the indigenous Andalucians was combined with the music of the gypsies and came to be known as the flamenco music.

Gender and the Musical Canon is a timely and engaging read, and was one of the publications which at their time were a sign of profound and welcome change within the field of musicology.

The plot of the first piece of Images, Reflets dans l’eau, suggests a pictorial rather than musical solution.

I enjoyed the simplicity of the opening that was underscored by the use of arpeggios and a melody that was generally monophonic.

Madonna's success and its sustainability as long as her competitive strategy are the subjects of research of several professionals from the point of view of business development. Madonna's versatility of style and image is the [...]

Many scholars observe that music has a special place in the lives of many, but the form of music played at the ancient times cannot be tested in the modern society because the sound of [...]

In connection, the significance of the analysis is discussed within the paper and further details given with regards to how drumming is done in the country: This led to the development of Afro Cuban jazz.

Birnbaum argues that drug use has led to the breakage of many groups due to the fact that some members of the group are unable to cope up with the behaviors of their colleagues.

Louis Armstrong is described to be the man best known around the would as the founding father of Jazz while on the other hand, Dizzy Gillespie is reputed to have music that is a major [...]

In Japan, the association involving the realm of heavy metal music and personal distinctions has been surveyed in a number of studies.

Between 0:00 and 0:06, a guitar riff to form the basis of the song appears, with the following seconds featuring the beginning of the drums part.

Then, there is a change of tempo, and the song transforms into an opera with references to the main lyrical characters of the Bohemian period.

The vocal parts in this rendition of the composition add another layer of drama to the story. In conclusion, "The Ride of the Valkyries" by Richard Wagner is a stunning piece of art that provokes [...]

Reggae, funk, and disco, despite the difference in rhythm, message, and sound, were intended to unite the art of music into a global musical movement.

For example, the first polarity is the singing style of Davis and Armstrong, where the latter played the trumpet with vibrato, and the former went the opposite way.

They sing in the song about drifting apart and going nowhere. Being in the woods is a world apart from society, and if they are going away from one another, they are "drifting apart".

Jon Bon Jovi is among such influencers and redefiners of the rock anthem, and the purpose of this paper is to study his career and find out why it is crucial to include Jovi in [...]

It goes in line with the modern culture of self-love and body positivity that emphasizes that loving themselves should not limit people's ability to see somebody else's beauty and talents.

The importance is great for every human being to acquire the vital skills which one will be able to carry through one's entire life, the skills which will enrich the person's life and will add [...]

Classical music is characterized by the harmony that is full of chromaticism. Music is meant to provide a meaningful interaction of the body and soul.

The performance of a violinist seems to be dynamic, accentuating frequent changes in the tempo and tone, and it differs significantly from the tempo of the first two movements.

Basically, learning music and different accompanying instruments depends on the ability of an individual to understand concepts such as ratios and fractions, which are significant in the fields of mathematics and financial economics.

Since its launch in 1981, MTV has made a huge impact on the music industry by breaking the color barrier, introducing new artists, promoting the dance culture, and increasing the acceptance of videos as an [...]

The first of the modernists in music sought to begin new dimensions and depths in music through the use of non-conventional instruments and novel sounds.

The paper examines the meaning of serialism in music with reference to the classical writings of early music composers such as Adorno and Dahlhaus.

At the same time partial narrowing of the gender gap in the context of economic participation did not lead to the equality of men and women in the field of their occupations.

Both hip hop and jazz are closely linked and for that matter there are a number of similarities they share prompting some individuals to pronounce that hip hop is 'the jazz of young individuals in [...]

This paper seeks to answer the question, 'which musician had much influence to the society between 1870 and 1950?' The methodology of answering this question will be based on the influence that the musician had [...]

The Flying Dutchman illustrates the story of the opera in miniature: "stark, fierce chords in the woodwinds and strings plunge the listener immediately into the middle of a wildly raging storm at sea as the [...]

Celine Dion is an iconic figure in the world of music, with a powerful voice and an emotional presence that has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere.

The band has achieved a lot of greatness and is estimated to have sold about 100 million records worldwide; therefore, it is considered one of the greatest rock bands of the 21st century. The band [...]

Weinberg had the good fortune to write his debut piece for Shostakovich in 1943, and the renowned Russian composer responded with the most significant acclaim. Well after the military conflict, in the fall of 1945, [...]

Nathaniel Carr makes a strong case in his speech "Music is the Highest Form of Art" for the dominance of music as an artistic medium over other forms of creative expression.

As for the differences between rock and classical, the first thing that comes to mind is the length of the songs.

Cellos, violas, and violins reflect the howling of the wind, the crackling of the fire in the fireplace, and other sounds that are typical of the cold season.

From a personal perspective, Dark Side of the Moon is about life and its shortness, the importance of living and being human, finding the purpose in life, factors that may impact its fulfillment, and death.

The research includes the following aspects: the analysis of the composer's biography, the opera's ideas, plot, and themes in relation to the social conflict of races.

The witch character in the song is an old maid interested in sucking blood and destroying a man. Due to its popularity, the song has resulted in the creation of the La bruja dance.

Though I love to watch a good dance, I was particularly excited to see Swift perform one of her recent lyrical songs Lover while just standing and playing the guitar.

It is reported that the generation that was composed mostly of the youth rejected the teaching of the elders and opted for alternative culture which was their own creation.

The quickest way to tune the pipes is through the use of corks and rubber as stoppers. The Romanian pan flute is designed in a curved array, allowing the players to easily reach all the [...]

Employing space, a choreographer has an opportunity to establish a connection between the spectators and the performers, thus influencing the perception of the show and emphasizing the core ideas.

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I would like to discuss this piece of music from the point of view of the analysis according to the books, and then I plan to talk about my personal feelings of the songs. It [...]

The modern and ballet dance styles can be also applied to jazz, as the kind of popular dance styles involves a wide range of dance elements.