MUS 2382 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Double Reed, Airbag, Loch Ness Monster
17 Mar 2017
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Most people think of western or eastern europe (italy, austria, france, germany) Art music (music that is composed for appreciation) Almost all european countries have some form of art music. Harmony requires 3 parts (determines the mode) Steady meter, predictable rhythm (subordinate to harmony and melody) Sounds like music from islamic cultures (jewish cantillation chant) Liturgical chant (sung and spoken texts of church) After explosion of jews, been mostly roman catholics. Contributed to much of population of north america. Can envision someone riding on a donkey going to a bull ght. Percussive style to accentuate dancer"s rhythm or punctuate a certain phrase. Interlocking palmas (handclaps) and palillos ( nger snaps) Singer considered successful if it infuses enough passion. Cracking during singing seen as sign of singer pouring whole self into the song. Highlands considered to contribute most to scotland"s culture. Nessie and st. andrews (where gold was invented) Forced to export much of their food to england.
