Category: Music

  • The Origin of Blues Music Genre

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction Blues is one of the few music genres that originated in the African-American communities. Its main characteristics are unusual rhythm, repeatable lyrics, and unique chord progressions, which make the genre instantly recognizable. Over the years, blues has gained popularity not only in the African-American communities but…

  • Same Song, Different Styles: Musical Elements Analysis

    Table of Contents History, Context, and Setting of Recordings Musical Elements Analysis Melody, Rhythm, Harmony Timbre, Texture, Dynamics, and Form Conclusion References Throughout its entire existence, music has performed many functions in people’s lives. It is intended not only for entertainment but also for education and development. With one type of music, a person rejoices…

  • New Insights About Bachata Music

    Table of Contents Scholarly Arguments About Bachata Music Redefining The Meaning of Popular The Evolution of Popular Sound In the Context of Bachata Music Conclusions Works Cited A review of a previously completed essay on Bachata music highlights an idea that requires a deeper analysis. Scholarly sources providing insights on the origins of Bachata music…

  • Digital Storytelling and Background Music

    Table of Contents How Background music enhances storytelling in the classroom Structural Role of Background Music Evaluative Role of Background Music Persuasive Role of Background Music Selecting Background Music in Digital Storytelling Conclusion References Digital storytelling combines the art of telling stories with a mixture of digital media, such as background music. The interplay between…

  • “Better Days” Song by OneRepublic: Music Analysis

    Table of Contents Duple or Triple Meter Major and Minor Harmonies Conjunct and Disjunct Melody Homophony and Polyphony Rubato Work cited Song Title, Group, and YouTube Link: “Better Days” by OneRepublic Duple or Triple Meter The song exhibits more of a duple meter, and to some extent, there is some aspect of a triple meter.…

  • The Discussion of Favorite Music Style Period

    Though each musical era has its distinctively unique and wonderfully beautiful music, it is possible to discern the art pieces that appeal to a specific listener the most. For me, the post-WWII compositions, with their active experimentation that pushed the set boundaries of harmony and melody seem to be the most exciting and inspiring period.…

  • The Process of Creating Music CDs

    Table of Contents Introduction Producing an Album Recording Mixing and Mastering Album Cover Design Transportation and Distribution Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The modern audience must be familiar with the long-standing debate on the process of music CDs. Despite all the information published on the matter, some questions remain more persistent than they probably should be.…

  • Can Music Be an Enhancement to Education?

    Music is traditionally discussed as influencing people’s emotions, feelings, and physical state significantly because the sound effects stimulate the individual’s brain and promote its activities. As a result, it is possible to state that music can enhance people’s learning activities because of improving intelligence. The discussions of the role of music as an enhancement to…

  • “Weird” Art: An Invitation to Analytical Perception of Music

    Compared to other forms of art, music has been generally perceived as the one that is supposed to be intuitively understandable. While the specified idea is not quite correct, being an accurate example of undervaluing the significance of academic musical analysis, it also proves the universality of musical language as a shorthand for rendering recognizable…

  • History of Museums of “Classical” Music

    Introduction It is no secret that in the 20th century, Western music went through critical and definitive periods. During that era, there were many uncertainties surrounding the world of the art of arranging sound. For instance, Burkholder (1983) states that composers could not agree on general trends, and the number of experiments was astounding compared…