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Musical Genre Known as the Blues

In five pages this paper examines 3 influential composers and musical artists in this consideration of the blues genre. Five sour...

The Bather

The Bather by Cezanne is discussed in the context of this essay that examines issues such as musical counterbalance, amongst other...

South Africa's Musical Cultures and the Effects of Apartheid

In two pages this paper examines how South African musical cultures are affected by social oppression and apartheid. Two sources ...

Biographical Sketch of Wolfgang Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life and musical contributions are examined in seven pages with the Mozart effect also considered. Seve...

Pianist Clara Schumann and Works

In six pages this essay discusses Clara Schumann's life, her relationship with composer husband Robert, and her musical achievemen...

'The American Schubert' Scott Joplin

In an essay consisting of five pages a discussion of the technical qualities of Joplin's music, his aesthetic progression, influen...

Music of Japan

the musical activities performed in Japan (Futoransky 38). A study of the history of Japanese music reveals that Japan has always ...

Life and Music of Count Basie

In seven pages the life of Count Basie and his musical legacy in terms of innovation and influencing artists are considered. Ther...

Life and Times of Beethoven

In a paper consisting of five pages the birth, life, personality, and musical contributions of Beethoven are discussed. Four sour...

Origins of Blues Music

society (Nogueira; Bours). The considerable creativity of these people was channeled solely into outlets such as the chant, danc...

Music of the Middle East

In five pages this paper examines the musical styles and instruments that are popular in the Middle East along with a consideratio...

American Music History and the Development of Rap Music

In ten pages this paper examines the important American musical developments of hip hop and rap music culture. Eight sources are ...

Linguistic Element Onomatopoeia

In three pages this paper discusses Onomatopoeia in an overview that includes Japanese language development and how this linguisti...

Rock 'N Roll and Tin Pan Alley's Influence

In five pages this research paper considers how the rock music genre was developed due to Tin Pan Alley's musical influence. Five...

Polish Composer Karol Syzmanowski

homeland focused on the accoutrements of Polish uniqueness. Szymanowski was determinedly pro-Polish homeland in sentiment. He was...

Music as a Character in Meet Me in St. Louis and 42nd Street

the plot development and story. For example, as the movie opens, various cast members pass the song "Meet Me in St. Louis" from o...

Comparing the Styles of Beethoven and Bach

In seven pages the lives and musical styles of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach are contrasted and compared. Five s...

Film Rock and Roll The Early Days

This paper consists of two and a half pages and considers the music and artists that created the rock and roll musical genre. The...

Rock 'n' Roll is Here to Pay by Chapple and Garofalo

In four pages this rock music text is analyzed in terms of the musical form's reflection of 20th century pop culture, the economy,...

Overview of Jazz and Its Legendary Artists

is often "misunderstood, under-appreciated and underestimated. If jazz is the underdog, avant-garde jazz is beneath the underdog"...

Three Brief Essays on Musical Topics

opium. The drug, too weak to kill, plunges him into a heavy sleep accompanied by strange visions. His sensations...are translated ...

Nationalism and Composers Mendelssohn, Chopin, Brahms, and Dvorak

In four pages 4 important composers are considered in terms of their musical history influence with elements of each examined in a...

Bach's Concerto Number 2 in F Major Baroque Music

demonstrated in collection of pieces, "The Well-Tempered Clavier." With this discovery, the stage was set for Baroque music to flo...

The 1952 Musical, Singin' In the Rain

This essay offers an analysis of the famous 1952 film musical, Singin' In the Rain, which stars Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynbods. Th...

West Side Story Choreography

This narrative consisting of twelve pages considers Jerome Robbin's innovative choreography in this landmark 1957 Broadway musical...

Poetry of Langston Hughes

has been to continuously "climb" up the socioeconomic ladder in a culture that is set against her. She advises her son, not to gi...

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera Music

In five pages a musical analysis of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera is presented. Four sources are cited in the biblio...

Classical, Neoclassical, and Romantic Music and Literature

In five pages this report contrasts and compares literary and musical distinctions as illustrated by Voltaire's Candide neoclassic...

Production and Music of Broadway's Les Miserables

In six pages this paper discusses the long running Broadway musical in a consideration of its production, music, and other contrib...

A Romeo and Juliet Sociological Analysis

component. But were they all that different in Shakespeares original version? Many seem to think so and that high schools renditi...