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    Country music is constantly changing, an example of this is how women are now viewed in country music. The American form of music became popular in the 1920’s, and continued to grow, artists of this era include the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, and Vernon Dalhart. One of country’s most well-known female singers is Dolly Parton, becoming a major country star in the 1970’s. Dolly was one of the first female artists to challenge the gender stereotypes in country music, this major success led to her

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    Latin American music is a very popular form of music. Latin American music is a mixture of different cultures. The Latin American music is a mixture of different Latin areas countries such as Mexico, Central America, and portions of South America. It contains different blends from the Native American, African and European people. History Latin American music derived from the settlement of Christopher Columbus. The mixture of musical culture. This new settlement began with the history of language

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    One aspect of American history that has remained constant is the development of its music. American music has always been a building block of American history, constantly changing along with the country. In the beginning of what would soon become our great country, the migration of European immigrants was a very heavy influence on American culture, lifestyle, and music at the time. In the beginning stages of the colonization of America, European religious views were very present and, the birth of

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    Music has been very popular among large groups of music fans, Native American CDs sell fairly well music because it is a large part in the Native American culture. From the lyrics, dancing plus the use of instruments, and it’s also apart of many almost every culture. People all around the world listen to music everyday,but the native americans use it for specific reasons such as; ceremonies, expression and healing.They like to use their voices a lot and they don't really care about the harmony

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8hSp6AbWI4 An American Elegy In section 6:55-7:55, the instrumentation moves from the full band crescendo at 6:55- percussion, timpani, tuba, Euphonium, French horn, Trumpet, Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Bassoon, Contrabass Clarinet, Clarinet, Oboe, and Flute; onward to the clarinet (7:04) and brass fading away into solid underlying cords (7:21) for the trumpet solo (7:25). The rhythm in this minute of the song is consistent with the rest of the song slightly faster

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    Music has been around for a very long time, 55,000 years to be exact. All different types of music, and all different types of artists have existed. For this essay, I am going to research about how music has impacted our culture. I will be specifically writing about the influence of music on American culture. Pop culture has always been a big influence and is still a huge part of today’s world. Music has evolved tremendously and is everywhere nowadays; over the loud speaker when shopping, car radio

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    Renowned jazz musician, Duke Ellington, liked to refer to his music as, “American Music”. During the 50+ years he spent playing music, Ellington composed over 3000 songs and performed over 20, 000 concerts (Biography). Ellington paved the way socially and musically, for future generations of jazz performers. He is remembered for his contributions to the African American community and their daily struggles and triumphs, as he portrayed in his music. Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, Duke’s musical career

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    Music is a part of the American culture that has been around for many years. It allows American’s to express themselves and share their talents with others. Every genre of music is a reflection of the previous one, allowing there to be multiple divisions of the music world. Halfway through the 19th century, music took a different route becoming the start of something new. By the 1960s, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rap evolved in the American culture by presenting music that covers creativity, inner thoughts

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    ancestor’s past sense of music? From bomba to plena, Cajun music to swamp pop and zydeco and conjunto and orquesta Tejano to tex-mex, music has long been the art of retaking art forms and molded it into different art. Music will continue to thrive and evolve if it remains organic in its nature. Bomba dates to the colonial period of Puerto Rico, and Plena would arrive on the scene in the early 20th century taking roots from bomba in southern Puerto Rico. This percussion-driven music was meant to move people

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    Dr. Argüello invited a licensed music therapist, Meredith Ramos, to tell us about music therapy and its benefits. According to Mrs. Ramos, the American Music Therapy association defines music therapy as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a licensed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. The simplified version of music therapy is using music for nonmusical goals. This therapy

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