Music Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

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.

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 [...]

Nevertheless, Madonna was able to combine sexuality and femininity in her songs and videos, which made her one of the most famous music artists of the modern world.

At the end of the paper, the relationships between reggae and classical music will be considered with the emphasis made on the similarities between the genres.

It was during the Baroque era that artists manipulated the 'opera music': a style that employed the use of instruments and drama to perfection.

When singing as the narrator, the first character in the song, Shubert vocals range between the middle and minor mode. The son is frightened and Shubert manages a high range to show the fear in [...]

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.

A close examination of the artist, producer, arranger, publisher, film and TV producer and composer reveals that he was and still is a force to recon in the world and American music industry.

The clue idea of the advertisement is that Pepsi is the feature of the new and better world. Children are always associated with something nice and promising, something that raises hope and spirits, and that [...]

Indeed, the singer and her team used many visual, musical, and stylistic devices to show the world the scale of the problem of the infringement of women's rights and the widespread victim-blaming. The song and [...]

The piece starts from the crescendo emphasizing the worries and fears of the dying person. The ascendant rhythm of this part also expresses the image of the sacral process of dying and connection with God.

The most ancient type of this kind of music came up in the course of the invasion of the Japanese and it was called teuroteu. Today it is made of three holes in the front [...]

The African influence to the music of Puerto Rico has gone beyond the bounders of this island to influence music in the neighboring states.

When it comes to identifying the instrumental elements that make Thriller unique as not only as one of the pop songs of the 80s, but also pop songs in general, the variety of the instruments [...]

By mans of using images, colors, rhetorical devices, music, traditional stereotypes about women and her own social background and history Taylor Swift presents the viewers with what they have been waiting to see, the well [...]

From the paradigms of influences, the paper discusses the implications of the K-pop on the Korean social values and foreign influences.

The volume of the flute is dependent on the resonator's size, the size of the air stream or the velocity of the air stream.

The most peculiar thing about the song is that it is packed with all sorts of literary devices and, therefore, is more of a puzzle for the audience to solve, which makes it twice as [...]

I associated this piece of music with a calm, relaxed expression on my face with my eyes closed and turned to the sky since it has ecclesiastical moods and reminds me of something unearthly and [...]

Sia wrote the song for Rihanna, who holds the song's copyrights and worked on it a year prior; therefore, the song is owned by an independent contractor.

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.

Similar to how music plays a significant role in the lives of many people, it is an important aspect of history and culture.

One of the things I admire the most about him is the possession of skills and the right attitude to influence positive change in society.

The emergence of such an expressive music style was made possible by the invention of the electric guitar in the 20s of the XX century and by the social transformations of the postwar period.

The soloist and the choir are present in both the ninth symphony and the choral fantasy. The music and the voices are together applied in the choral fantasy and the ninth symphony similarly.

Modernism movement provoked composers changed their music from any possible perspective, and one of the most frequent was the change of music language and the necessity "to turn a composition into a 'text' constructed of [...]

Among the issues that he demanded were his right to full control of creativity and ownership to his songs, which was a great milestone in his career as he had been working as an employee [...]

The avant-garde ballet The Rite of Spring became the cultural sensation of 1913 and changed the traditional vision of the art of ballet.

Yet, toward the middle of the composition, there is a slow transition from the sole piano to its combination with beats, which creates the harmony of the sounds and rhythm.

The piece presented in the video is an art because it communicates, and the viewers can understand what is happening. In conclusion, the presented clip is an art because it encompasses singing and dancing elements.

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.

Music is a vital instrument in promoting the social balance of the institutions in the community. The song also talks about the unity of the black community in spearheading social changes.

The design is innovative but with classical elements to link the modern age with the music of the past. The video gives little attention to the audience as the orchestra is the main factor of [...]

Later, following the evolvement of industries and development of urban centers, also the lifestyle of poor people improved considerably and this lead to the improvement of music among the poor and the rich.

The area is especially famous for the incredible combination of the violin's sound along with the sound of the classic organ.

Chopin went down in musical history as the most talented composer to devote his time and efforts to the mastery of playing the piano.

Specifically, the gamelan music style uses metallic idiophones and drums, which are the unique features of Javanese music. Two tuning systems are used in the Javanese music, viz.the Sandro and pelog.

The poet expresses the feeling of the possibility that she may never get to see the person who sung to hear the song, but the song itself makes her believe the fact that both of [...]

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 [...]

Duke Ellington was known widely to be one of the greatest composer and musician of jazz music in the 20th century.

To see the situation from the perspective of its social significance, it is necessary to refer to Mills' concept of sociological imagination and to the division of problems and issues into personal and social ones.

The author examines Tango, Baroque and Latin Jazz as some of the old classical music in the region. The impact of Latin music in the global scene is intense and widespread.

It is only in opera performances that it is possible to hear the lines of the actors in a musical performance.

She proposes to attend a naming ceremony and pays a costly price to an elder of the Cree heritage who names her Iskwe, also referred to as the blue sky woman.

Compositions of the coast and beach parts of the city were born in surf culture that is significant for Los Angeles.

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 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 dance is much spread in the world and is considered to be a part of human civilization's heritage by UNESCO.

The differences heard in music depend on the genre of the piece of art that has been adapted. In my opinion rap music is justified to be classified as music as it has left up [...]

In addition to this, the song involves a careful composition of chords and notes typical of the American music. This song is a perfect example of an American song considering the lyrical dynamics and he [...]

Therefore, it could be concluded that music can create some of the diversity issues such as culture, and it can directly impact a culture.

Before we dig deep into the history of symphony orchestra, it is important to understand that in the early years of the evolution of orchestra music, there was a lot of accretion of orchestra music; [...]

A study of dance involves connection of ideas between the past and the present with an aim of improving the quality of performance in regards to other social practices that arise from cultural beliefs.

From the start of Part 1 of "Summer" listeners are treated to a tempo in the music that is distinctly allegro in quality due to the rather fast paced manner of playing.

Due to the unification of different states, America enjoys a diverse culture, which is the basis for the growth of jazz in the world.

In this paper, I set out to discuss two different types of music that highlight my changing taste through the years.

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

Rock and Roll were introduced to the mainstream in the 1950s by white musicians such as Elvis Presley. Rock and Roll was a distinct amalgamation of different genres of African-American music such as jazz, blues, [...]

For example, after the return of African Americans from the First World War, the pride for these soldiers changed the perception of their identity, resulting in the mass migration from the southern to northern states.

This unexpected fortissimo comes at the end of a piano phrase and creates the effect of surprise. The symphony is scored for strings and woodwind instruments.

The album Lemonade by an American singer Beyonce is one of the brightest examples when an artist portrays the elements of her culture in her music. Along with music videos, the album features a number [...]

He was able to succeed in his career because he was deeply in love with it and all his efforts were direct to it.

This means that if they used to listen to a music genre that is considered by the refined people in the society as mediocre, then they will find themselves losing their interest in that genre [...]

Generally speaking, McDonaldization is a term used to refer to "the process by which the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate more and more sectors of American society as well as of [...]

In addition, dynamics in Nocturne add color to the pattern of the work as they vary and change from being moderate and soft to loud and intense in some parts of the piece.

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

Doris Humphrey was a famous American choreographer and the founder of modern techniques in the theory and practice of the dance movement.

The United States of America sent the marine and aviation troops to repulse the attack of the Japanese army on the "Pearl Harbor", the American military base on the Hawaiian Islands.

Lyrical content is of great import to hip-hop and has spawned a new style of singing that has riveted the audiences' attention to this music.

When examining the reason behind Armstrong's worldwide popularity in comparison to the relative obscurity of Beiderbecke, it is immediately obvious that the main reason behind this was due to the fact that Armstrong was willing [...]

After the death of his mother, Ray left school at the age of 15 and relocated to Jacksonville, where he was put up by a family friend."Having friends of the family living in Jacksonville made [...]

Kurt Cobain is one of the most prominent personalities of the American rock'n'roll culture, he "has been hailed as the first true rock'n'roll star of the nineties"[1]. He was in the spotlight of media, he [...]

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.

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.

Robin Johansen performs Marceline's aria; his soprano is refined and reveals the dreams of a girl in love and the sincerity of her simple and naive feelings through melodic sound.

One might argue that the 4-track recording is more simplistic and less fluent compared to the subtlety of sounds of the 8-track alternative.

In the United States, the tempo of heavy metal music is slower than the heavy metal rock music in Great Britain.

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 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.

Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to answer the question 'How does music contribute to personal and social identities?' In answering this question, the paper will develop a comprehensive analysis of a number of [...]

Kopacz's article is relevant to the current study because it helps the readers in the evaluation of music structure with respect to the set rules, which are known to composers and listeners.

The TV shows such as the Wild style, Soul Train and Breakin, Beat Street also contributed in showcasing hip hop dance styles during the early periods of hip hop hype.

Owing to the extensive nature of music, there is need to categorize music so as to simplify classification and ease the process through which a person can find music that they enjoy.

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.

The music played in this era was conscious of style in the sense that words were used to describe picture and intellectual knowledge.

His preacher taught him how to play the guitar and through his employer, he acquired his first guitar at the age of 12.

The 1870s represented the culmination of a century of music production in the city. The aim of this paper is to examine the early roots of jazz music in New Orleans.

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.

The changes in speed and the mood of the masterpiece can be considered one of the famous English songs which stays popular in the modern world.

Ludovico Einaudi is a rebel from the world of academic music, a fan of pop music of the 60s. The choice of the composition "Fly" is determined by the fact that this kind of music [...]

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.

Undoubtedly, The Beatles are considered to be one of the greatest, most popular and revolutionary bands in the history of music. To begin with, the effect of The Beatles' music on rock and roll in [...]

Ed writes songs about different life situations that are relatable to most people while having a virtuosity of the word, and that is what makes him so unique and exceptional.

This paper will examine the life and achievements of Celia Cruz in her numerous contributions to the culture and the music industry.

From the vast plains and the unique deserts in the north to the gigantic mountains in the south, the continent, as well as its music, is rich both in terms of the instruments used, dances [...]

In his The Form of the Finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Jason Weber has made two innovational maneuvers: firstly, he disputed the form of the Finale, having argued the existing versions; besides, he has extended [...]

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 song "Man in Black" was written by Johnny Cash, an American songwriter and the most significant musician of the twentieth century. Johnny Cash was also known as "man in black" owing to the way [...]

The somewhat older Duke's Jazz career began when he made a fateful decsion to leave behind the sucessful career he and the band had in Washington, D.C.and aspire for the adventure that was the "Harlem" [...]

The Edinburgh Festival follows a mission of being the most exciting, innovative, and accessible festival in the world in the realm of the performing arts, promoting the cultural, educational, and economic well-being of the people [...]

The release of Ornette Colemans album, Free jazz: A Collective Improvision, in the mid-1950s gave the movement the name free jazz, and the name has been used since then.

The main purpose of the article "The Life and Times of Bob Marley" which is written by Mikal Gilmore is to pay tribute to the famous singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bob Marley, who is renowned [...]

In his 50 years of career in jazz, he played the trumpet in a lyrical and melodic style and made his sound more intimate and personal.

The genesis of Zimmer's approach in many of his films to production is based on non-diegetic leitmotifs and the use of textures.

The professional career of George Strait as the country music performer started in 1981 with his first song that became one the hits of that time, "Unwound".

The form and line used in ballet dance underline the stage performance and make sure that the main and secondary performers each have their place. The forms and rhythm in jazz dance reflect the people's [...]

One of the main challenges, faced by the representatives of this industry is the low level of awareness about local composers and performers.

The first meeting of the Prince and the Swan gives new insights into the story of great love. It is necessary to note that the choreography of the excerpt is sophisticated and appealing.

The message on the television advert would be the theme of the concert the advert would show the artists perform and the expectations of the D-day to make the targets long for the concert, and [...]

This uniqueness in choral music of combining various voices in multiple lines of music increases the power of music hence improving the quality of music. These include parts of choral music, voices involved, categories of [...]

The time period the phonograph was invented and the circumstances that led to the invention. The invention and advancement of the phonograph and its operations has had a part to play on other inventions.

This observation, and the fact that the opera was among the first literary works to expose the differences in the way of life between the Western and Eastern world, are the unique features of the [...]

In addition to this, the song talks about a contemporary issue which affected and still affects the lives of millions of people globally.

The viewer can observe the close connection between the lyrics and the images presented in the video because the lines of the song are supported with the visual content in the form of significant memories [...]

Nevertheless, because of a new and imaginative way to interpret the compositions known by millions of people for quite a while, the concert left a huge impact on me and changed my perception of the [...]

In fact, the song is a response to the escalation of the conflict in Vietnam. The song is the general attitude of young Americans towards the conflict in Vietnam.

This was the only time he could escape from the realities of life and live a good life, the kind of life that he ought to have lived.

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, March The famous "March" is a part of "The Nutcracker", presented as the second piece in the first act.

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 [...]

The electric guitars' shrill timbre and the drums' crashing cymbals set off the pitch at a high frequency, amplifying the song's dynamics and volume to give the impression that you will attend a live rock [...]