MUS 1751 Chapter : Music
Document Summary
Expressively listening to music when we find meaning in music. Musical listening understand music for the sake of music. Sound: sound vibrations produce electrochemical impulses, neurons identify sound by pitch, color, etc, midsection of brain determines our emotional response, results in increased levels of dopamine. Sound and technology: principles of acoustics invariable, methods of capturing and preserving sound has varied, oral tradition, written notation began around 900 ce, edison"s phonograph (1877) most significant development, digital technology in the 90s. Recurrent, immediate audible beat: develop familiarity with the music, learn history of the composer, composition (try to avoid wiki; gove" music dictionary) Steps to becoming a good listener: learn how music works, focus soley on the music, practice movements/symphony, motive short, distinctive melodic figure that stands by itself; 4. Rhythm: the organization of time in music, gives a shape, or profile to the melody, provides vitality and definition to the melody.
