The case was ruled in favor of Diamond, which paved the way for the development of the MP3 portable player market. Apple began to take advantage of this new industry when it developed and released the iPod. Microsoft soon followed in their footsteps in 2006 when it released the Zune. The iPod, and the Zune are very popular MP3 players and are similar in features they offer. However, they are also very different.
To play music on the phonograph the operator was required to rotate a hand crank and essentially wind the machine up in order for the record to play. The second piece I found at the museum was an Edison phonograph that dated back to 1905. During this time period and around the time that John Tarleton College was founded, popular music was becoming more accessible to the American public. Jazz and Ragtime were among the most popular genres of music at this time, and in 1899, Scott Joplins song Maple Leaf Rag was the most popular Ragtime song purchased on sheet music. Phonographs and gramophones were becoming more of a staple in the homes of America and in order for the musician to record their sound, they had to sing or play their instrument directly into the large cylinder horn found on these
Introduction Throughout the day, at one point, everyone will listen to some sort of sound. Whether it be an ambulance racing down the street, an enraged barking dog, or our own heartbeat. With the ability to hear being inevitable, sound plays a crucial role in the development of our lives. In our world today, the structured formation of sound is called music. All music brings some sort of feeling, some better than others.
The Life of H. K. Hewitt Henry Kent Hewitt was a U.S. naval officer who directed important landings in Europe during World War II. He born in Hackensack, New Jersey on February 11, 1887 and died in 1972 in Orwell Vermont. Hewitt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., in 1906. He later went on to serve on the USS Missouri from 1907-1909 in the Great White Fleet, which was sent around the world by President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt from December 16, 1907, to February 22, 1909, consisted of sixteen new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet.
Nick Mataraza 1st Period Between the 1950's and today music has changed in many ways. Many new genre of music has developed. For example, back in 1950's there was one type of music which was rock but today many Americans have developed new ways like dub step, rap , metal , and many more. Between 1950 and 2013 the style, looks, the music and performance has changed, but the type of instruments the artists use has stayed the same. Back in 1950 the band members looked very nice dressed up as they wore white tuxedos, ties, nice pants, and nice dress shoes.
Mass media uses these technologies on a daily bases for a number of functions. Today radio reaches mass and diverse audiences. Radio is not just reserved for radio players or car speakers. Many people use the music app Pandora which allows listeners to personalize their radio station according to their taste in music This music app, Pandora was invented by Time Westergren. Listeners vote on songs by tapping the thumbs up or thumbs down to signal wheteher they dislike or like a song.
Globalisation has many positive impacts. For example it has created this idea of a smaller world by bringing people from afar closer together through sites such as Skype. So now people in America for example can speak face-to-face with people in Australia. This will in turn increase the number of long distance travellers and migrants as they will be reassured that they can keep in touch with people important to them just over the internet. Globalisation has led to an easier life in many ways due to development, people now have more variety than ever before, technology has made things incredibly easy and quick for people.
The two main stream media providers are the internet and television. Both forms are put to good use, especially for advertising and networking. Social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook have thrived because of the positive feedback from its users. Many businesses have set up Facebook accounts to help promote the product and boost the cliental. Television is the most recognized form of advertising.
A wider variety of friends, from all over the world can easily be gained. Positive interactions can help build self-confidence. Dating sites such as eHarmony make dating a lot easier. Years ago, couples would pour out their emotions on love letters, phone calls, and in person. Today, the meaning of communication has completely changed.
Everyday, millions of people listen to music, programs and advertisements which are broadcasted on several different radio stations. Radio advertising allows businesses to market their product or service to a high number of audience. For many years, radio was considered the second best (television being first) powerful advertising choice due to its unique combination of high reach, high targetability, and low cost. But radio advertising also has its own challenges. Brody (2008) states that “Pretty faces and stunning photography just don’t work in radio.