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began Have you ever heard music from the 30s and 40s? 1930s/40s music was really the foundation of our music now , things would be so different without it. Music was so much different than it is now. Music before was a lot more jazzy, swing, and funked up. Music artists entered solo instead of being in a band. Being said, a lot of the genera’s of music that we have today really weren’t around one bit till recently music took the wrong turn in a way. Not only was music so much different than before…
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grade passes aren’t necessarily well-prepared to tackle A Levels which are, by name and by nature, “Advanced”. GCSEs require that you remember, understand and apply; A Levels require higher order thinking skills: the ability to evaluate, analyse, research, assess, investigate and explore. Students can be coached through GCSEs by skilled teachers but must be capable of independent thought and independent study to succeed in their A Levels. Many graduates look back and agree that studying for their…
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later came to describe the music of the same period as well. The baroque style of music was prominent from around 1600-1750 and produced many great composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi. The Baroque era is one of many different innovations in the way that music was composed and performed. In this research paper I will research the origins of the Baroque period and style of music. The transition from Renaissance to Baroque music was facilitated by Claudio…
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Drums are unquestionably one of the most important instruments in music. Creating the palette for a drummer to rhythmically bring a piece of music to life, and without a doubt will be a major part of live music for the rest of time, but with technological advancements in digital audio and synthesis, is the role of the drummer, particularly in the recording of modern pop/dance music slowly dying? Is there even a need for hiring a drummer when a computer or drum machine can do the job? Or is the human…
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field of music, social change is the most pivotal force in creating and evolving these sounds. The music itself has weight as well; it evokes emotion, influences behaviors, and connects people based on values, thus creating a feedback loop that makes change become exceedingly possible (Peralta, 2021). However, there certainly…
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Keyiara Harvell African-American History 8 December 2011 Final Research Paper The Rastafarians The Rastafarian movement started in the 1930’s. Their Culture, Religion, and their History all became worldwide. It arose in Jamaica at the time a predominantly Christian culture. The movement is sometimes referred to as “Rastafarianism,” but some Rasta’s, who dislike being labeled as an “ism”, considers this term derogatory and offensive.The Rastafari movement encompasses themes such as the spiritual…
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people who respect cannabis and use it responsibly. Few drugs have been so politicized recently as marijuana has. It is frequently praised by one side and condemned by the other, on the basis of emotional issues rather than an objective view of research. It was 1920 when smoking began to catch on in the United States. Its recreational use was…
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Fashion is defined as “A popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people.” Fashion goes hand and hand with romance and glamour, but more recently, people have beginning to ask “Where has the romance gone”? In this paper I will discuss romance, glamour, and fashion. I will compare and contrast fashion trends throughout the twentieth century, all the way up to today’s fashion. I will also compare entertainment and how it has changed as well, and reflect upon society’s…
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Charles Own Story Ray Charles is well known for his ability to play, compose and perform music across a plethora of genres. His work has inspired generations and will continue to do so for years to come. It is thought by many that he was responsible for the creation of soul music. Growing up during the great depression of the 1930s , Charles' career spanned over the vast changes in American society. His music bore witness to the trials and tribulations of socially segregated America and aided…
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Black American Culture Marilyn Blunt Cultural Anthropology Mrs. Tristan Marble September 10, 2008 Inmy research paper I will be defining African American Culture and I also will be discussing things such as slavery, family relations, hairstyles, art forms, food, heath issues, symbolism, traditional beliefs and also why this topic is relevant to today culture and how this information can benefit…
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