Nonwestern Music

Throughout the many genres that exist in the world, there are always genres that have significant differences from each other. Although they may both stem from another genre, or one might be a derivative of the other, there is always more than one noteworthy characteristic of each genre that sets

Music 2011: North American Popular Music Documentary Response Jordan Loder (Student No. 201213535) Submitted on July 27th, 2015 1. What is “women’s music”? What elements linked the participants of the women’s music movement (i.e., musical style, ethos, sentiment, etc.)? Please provide at least two examples. Women’s music came from radical, grassroots origins in the 1970s

Comparing Jazz and Hip-hop Throughout the history of this country, the music of African-Americans has remained a strong influence upon our society and culture. Beginning with the music carried over from Africa with the slaves, up until now, with the new styles created by urban youth today, African-Americans have retained certain elements within their music which makes it unique from any other musical form. Some of the musical forms which were created from, and/or were strongly influenced by afro-centric musical characteristics are: Hymnals, Gospel, Spirituals, Ragtime, the blues, and R&B. While many of these musical forms are still popular today amongst Blacks and Non-Blacks, jazz and hip-hop are arguably the two most widespread and

The history of American music begins with a fundamental process of exchange through all different social lines, where diverse cultures meet, and mix. Music has and always will be defined as sounds that are arranged in a particular pattern that are played to be meaningful and pleasurable. The chronology of music began in the Medieval period, when chanting was introduced into the Church. Music has then moved its way through many stages: renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and leading up to 20th century American music. American 20th century music is made up of a diverse number of styles that are reflected by cultural traditions and the era’s of the past. Immigrants from Spain, France, England, Germany and Ireland all contributed and brought their own unique styles to the forefront, hence creating American music. African Americans created influential musical traditions that include rhythm and improvisation that were later combined with European traditions and other indigenous music.

6. Is language a reliable demarcation of musical style in Europe? Why or why not?

| | | Student Response | Value | Correct Answer | Feedback | 1. | false | 0% | | | 2. | true | 100% | | | | Score: | 0.72/0.72 | | | 3. | | | Most works of concert music are longer than popular pieces of music. | | | Student Response | Value | Correct Answer | Feedback | 1. | true | 100% | | | 2. | false | 0% | | | | Score: | | | | The terms that indicate tempo in music are usually in | | | Student Response | Value | Correct Answer | Feedback | 1. | Italian | 100% | | | 2. | Spanish | 0% | | | 3. | German | 0% | | | 4. | French | 0% | | | 5. | English | 0% | | | | Score: | 0.72/0.72 | | | 16. | | | The best-known work of Georges Bizet, the composer of Farandole, is | | | Student Response | Value | Correct Answer | Feedback | 1. | the opera Carmen | 100% | | | 2. | Symphony in D | 0% | | | 3. | the opera Arlene | 0% | | | 4. | the violin solo "The Flight of the Bumble Bee" | 0% | | | 5. | the ballet Maria | 0% | | | | Score: | 0.72/0.72 | | | 17. | | | A feature of the rhythm in African music is | | | Student Response | Value | Correct Answer | Feedback | 1. | the extensive use of 3/4 meter | 0% | | | 2. | a strongly felt irregular beat | 0% | | | 3. | the extensive use of 2/4 meter | 0% | | | 4. | two or more rhythmic patterns at the same time | 100% | | | 5. | a strongly felt regular beat | 0% | | | | Score: | 0.72/0.72 | | | 18. | | | Because every piece of music moves through time, every piece of music has some type of rhythm.

With the variety of life throughout the world, there are different expectations for musical literacy. For instance, the style of Japanese music is very different from that of Cajun music, or Hispanic from West African. These variances give each culture a particular style of expression. Music literacy isn't even confined within cultures; it also produces a way for different cultures to learn from each other. For example, western rock musicians often incorporated traditional Indian music into their style during the 1960's, which broke boundaries between different approaches to literacy.

One way that I think Rock and Roll has been expressed differently across cultures is in ragtime. It might not be so much that it was expressed differently, but the combination of elements from different cultures came together to create what would eventually turn into rock. Ragtime had European harmony and form, but it brought in a syncopated rhythm, so the accented beats were on two and four instead of the normal one and three. I think it is amazing that two different styles and elements were brought together to help give us the Rock and Roll that we have today.

Music plays a significant rule in our lives. It’s a melody and rhythm we live in. It plays a very essential rule in our day to day to life when it comes to expressing feelings, passing time and for other uses as well. Though we in general may not think about how music has changed so much in the past few decades we must acknowledge the fact todays music is the outcome of the various change in the past. Today’s majority of music we hear is what we define as more as a “westernized” music. Considering other cultures in the world, a huge impact of western music is seen within them. Westernization and modernization are two different words with different meanings and they have two different impacts on a society. Modernization is used to define the improvements and show a progressive transition from one stage to another. Westernization is the concept of being influenced by the customs and techniques of the western society and reflecting them in a non-western culture. This essay will discuss furtherly about the impact of the western society on music cultures of North India and Korea by looking from both the positive and negative point of this impact.

The 2016 film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” focuses on a journalist, named Kim Baker (portrayed by Tina Fey), who travels to Afghanistan to become a war correspondent in the midst of the 2002 conflict. This film tries to draw attention to the grave and serious nature of conflict in an

Music and it’s influence It is no doubt that music has played a vital role in our society. Everything from loud, head-banging concerts to religious ceremonies have utilized the medium of music because of its awe-inspiring qualities. Music is basically the control of sound. We can control this sound

 Globalization in the Music Industry Jonathan Ben Ami ACOM 388 The music industry has been around for over two centuries (PBS). Its volatility can be measured by its ability to shift and change according to its time period, the technologies that arise through the ages and the public’s shift in musical taste. The

1. A brief introduction about western music’s characteristics. Western has three typical characteristics. Firstly, it often refers to the origin of Christian civilization. Secondly, composers have their own personal creation and personal styles. Thirdly, it has scientific tradition and the pursue of science..Through books and Internet, we can know some western musicians such as, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and so on, they are all very creative musicians. According to these musicians, we can learn some western music’s development. A person

In this course we have learned about all of the different cultures and their musical traditions. My favorite so far has had to be the west African music culture. They have a variety of different music, instruments, and dances to contribute to the reasons I liked this music culture so much. So, I have taken it upon myself to further my research on this particular musical group. I will compare and contrast a variety of different videos from the west African music culture and I will analyze how they connect to this culture.

Music from all over the world presents a range of musical theories. Some of these are documented in writing whilst others are transmitted orally. Discuss and give examples with reference to both Western and non-Western music.