Musical influence

plagiarism in the use of making music today and looking to see if musical quality has suffered. Some may argue that the quality of the music has suffered, this maybe true but is it only a problem that lies within sample-based music? I will look to put forward my argument and ideas as to why I think music on the whole may have suffered and it is not just down to sample based music. “Musical borrowing is a pervasive aspect of musical creation in all Genres and all periods.(From J.C. Bach to Hip Hop:Musical

ubiquitous force is modern day society, where its rapid advancement has revolutionised all aspects of life. Undoubtedly, the progression of technology has had a profound influence on the art of music. The way music is now transmitted, performed, and composed has evolved in accordance with the physical and stylistic components of particular musical instruments. Radical technological developments throughout time has provided the piano with a long and diverse history, featuring variations of its physical figure

prejudices and assumptions regarding classification and disparate treatment of people based on race. Broadway’s and Hollywood’s most famous musical theater writing team, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein Jr., both reflected and powerfully commented upon these racial tensions in two of their most famous musicals: The King and I and South Pacific. These musicals reached immense

Beethoven's Musical Structure Traditional analysis of Beethoven's use of Sonata Allegro form tends to focus on harmonic or melodic movement and key relationships. This study stretches such investigations to include questions of historical context and philosophic motivations that drive a composer to structure music in a certain way. Ultimately this leads to an inquiry about how these traditions affect us as listeners, and more specifically how they relate to gender issues in a musical tradition

observed through a variety of styles including musical theatre. Not only is dance entertaining, but the art also provides as a gateway to a deeper understanding in a play. “Music Man” originally written by AUTHOR NAME is a fine example of dance unveiling a story through numerous elements. In this piece dance expresses a tale of an outgoing man turning an old-fashioned, strict town into a lively place for everyone, especially the children. As the musical moves along, dance elements enhance the transitions

culture to culture. To me, the notion that music is a mere reflection of society is a statement I used to take for granted. Although this notion is true to some degree, mainly with some popular music, my research has led me to conclude that all music influences society on a greater scale than one would assume. In ancient times, there existed many correlations between changes in music followed by changes in society. These range from the ushering of new eras of prosperity, to the conservation of

Siam”, “The King and I” was directed by John Van Druten and has about 1,200 performances and it's the longest running Broadway Musical. It's written and produced by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Rodgers was also the composer and Hammerstein was the lyricist. The opening night was in March 29, 1951 in St. James Theatre. In 1951, it was nominated for the best musical by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and later in 1952, it won many Tony Awards. For example,

“The African continent comprises approximately 20 percent of the world's land mass and has a population of roughly 934 million” (Music of Africa). African music differs as its cultures have branched out into many native forms as well as the huge influence of foreign music and instruments, making Africa one of the most musically unique continents in the world. Although there are many different types of music in Africa, there are a bunch of common elements to music between groups, especially within

Showboat; a Revolutionary Production The 1900’s were a time for great transformations and growth within the theatrical community. Of all types of theater that were developed during that period, musical theater matured into a more respected and widely desired form of entertainment. Musical theater transformed from blackface minstrel shows with gag productions into pieces of reputable theater. One of the most influential productions in making that turn into sophistication is Showboat. Based on

this style as organizing twelve pitches of the chromatic scale into a unique pattern. This method expressed a way of organizing notes freely, without focusing on a key center. To non-musical ears, the atonality heard is interpreted as strange, exotic, or in some cases esthetically pleasing. Copland’s musical influence includes his time in Paris during the 1920’s with Stravinsky, a Russian Nationalist. Stravinsky’s style was inclusive of traditional Russian folk music, evident in his ballet Petrushka