Does the lead artist show musical respect for the imported tradition(s) represented on the recording? What is “musical respect” and how might it be shown or not shown?
Music
Recording’s musical arrangements
1. How do a recording’s musical arrangements, title, graphics, and accompanying notes represent the relationship between Western lead musicians and participating traditional musicians? 2. Is music on the recording […]
The relationship between social structure and musical structure in Hindustani music.
For this assignment write a 3-4 page essay describing the relationship between social structure and musical structure in Hindustani music. Topics that you should address in your essay […]
The significance of musical repetition
Watch the following TedLesson on the significance of musical repetition. What did you find interesting? How does it relate to your experience of listening to music?
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Below is a link to the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan (1998), directed by Steven Spielberg. The music is composed by John Williams. Listen carefully to […]
Voice over IP Telephony
• Explain video and audio compression and their significance to overall multimedia performance. • Differentiate standard video streaming techniques and their application to a business’ teleconferencing ability. […]
Pop-culture hero, superhero or villain
Choose one pop-culture hero, superhero or villain, and identify one ethical issue this figure typically has to tackle. Then explain how your pop figure might solve the same ethical […]
The strength of musical persuasion
Studies on the strength of musical persuasion show that “mass media indeed shape public opinion not through direct persuasion, but through changes in standards for political opinions”(Jang & Lee, […]
Musical style in Europe
1. Is language a reliable demarcation of musical style in Europe? Why, or why not? Also, how are music and musical instruments used to express national identity? (Give some […]
Popular Music in the USA
The 1970s presented a sharp break from what we have been seeing in the 1960s, both musically and in larger cultural trends. Describe three ways in which […]