Popular music has constantly been seen as a vital social impact in various ways. The relationship between popular music and politics is connected along two different dimensions. In the widest sense the first If we stick with the definition that popular music has wide appeal and mass distribution, then the history really begins with the publication of sheet music — this makes pop music another media form that owes its origins to Gutenberg's printing press. Printed sheet music allowed individuals who were not the original composer of a song (or a musician lucky enough to be given a hand-copied version of the original score) to take away the music, and perform it to the audience of their choice. Songs could cross from city to city, country to country, enjoyed and played by large numbers of people at the same time.
- The Baroque gave rise to a remarkable variety of musical style, ranging from the expressive monody of Claudio monteverdi (1567-1643) to the complex polyphony of J.S. Bach (1685-1750). -Baroque also introduce many new musical genres--opera, cantata, oratorio, sonata, concerto, and suite -Despite the quick stylistic changes and all the new types of music created, two elements remain constant throughout the Baroque period: an expressive melody and a strong supportive bass. Expressive Melody: - In early Baroque music, the voices are no longer equal. Rather a polarity develops in which the musical emphasis gravitates toward the top and bottom lines.
Brian Guay Music History I Research Paper William Byrd was considered a great English composer of his time, one of the greatest. He wrote for several different genres including sacred music, and he also wrote secular vocal and instrumental music. Byrd lived during the Late Renaissance, a time of reformation and change. However, as people were breaking away from the Catholic Church, William Byrd remained Catholic. The church began to use English in services rather than Latin, however Queen Elizabeth allowed Latin to be used in some sacred music (Burkholder, Grout, Palisca, 222).
Les Paul, A Music Revolutionary Les Paul played a key role in the innovation of modern day music. He was responsible for many inventions that are still used all around the world. His contribution to the music industry was a turning point for music. It was a leap in the right direction on the path to the current industry. The development of multi-track recording was one of Paul’s most successful projects, along with the invention of the first solid body electric guitar in 1941.
In doing this they created a synergy with the live entertainment industry that got consumers to buy sheet music as well as tickets to live entertainment acts. This tradition of selling a song and not necessarily the artist is now known as the Tin Pan Alley tradition. The musicians that put Tin Pan Alley on the map are names that most of us will recognize as legends of their time. Some of the names inducted into The Songwriters hall of fame include: Duke Ellington and Scott Joplin recognized for their contributions to ragtime, jazz, swing, big band and the 12-bar progression that has
Not only was the country bursting with exhilarating progress in technology, science, and business, but also in music. Certainly the emergence of rock and roll partly reflected in many of these changes. It was a powerful medium in society that was not only a cultural mirror, but reflected the society of the time and the changes within it. Not only was this period a witness to the changes in
Jessica Riffel Mush 101 Thought Piece #3 The Baroque Era brought monumental changes to instrumental music. During this time, instrumental music became just as important as vocal music both in quality and quantity, as many new developments occurred in the instrumental world. During the Baroque Era, the use of improvisation increased. This change was most important in instrumental music. However, as important as it was, improvisation caused problems when musicians attempted to understand and perform Baroque music accurately.
American Popular Music Assignment #3 May 11, 2015 Music from the 70’s The decade of the 70’s seemed to be an incredibly fun and eye opening time for youth and musicians alike. This decade of indulgence and experimentation gave way to a multitude of choices for music fans around the world, especially in Europe and United States. To choose only three different types of music from this amazing time in our history is a little difficult. I consider my music taste to be eclectic, and I try to keep an open mind. That being said, I would have to say if I grew up in the 70’s that my three choices for different types of music would probably be; Progressive Rock, Southern Rock, and Afro-Centric Funk.
Ornamentation In Baroque The seventeenth century is know as an era of invention and discovery, an age of daring expansion.1 Ornamentation is the practise of adding notes to a melody to help add expression, not spoil it. It helps emphasize a note and prolong its length. Ornamentation is one of the most important things to be considered in the history of music in this period. Earlier instruments did not sustain notes as long, so using this tactic helped.2 There were two main types of ornamentation used which were written, and improvisational. These types of ornamentation were used not only for instrumental music, but for vocal music as well.
During the 1400- 1517, the conditions of the church changed. With the papal conflict with the German emperor Frederick II, followed by the Babylonian Captivity and the Great Schism it damaged the prestige of church leaders badly. The Renaissance was a period of rebirth and renewal. During the Renaissance, essential figures such as Martin Luther, Pope Leo X and Pope Nicholas, were accountable for the Protestant Reformation. According to(2000), “The four main Protestant traditions that emerged from the Reformation were the Lutheran (known in continental Europe as Evangelical), the Calvinist (Reformed), the Anabaptist, and the Anglican.