Music Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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The Use of Analogies and Allusions in Glory, a Song by Common and John Legend (458 words, 2 pages)

Glory Essay In the song, Glory by Common and John Legend, (Dec 11, 2014) the protagonists of African-Americans who are being oppressed discover they must stand up for what they believe in and be prepared to fight for it. Told in 1st person point-of-view, the authors support their theme by ... Read More

A Technical and Emotional Comparison of Dietrich Fischer Dieskau Der Lindenbaum Die Winterreise by Franz Schubert and Not Today by Twenty One Pilots (957 words, 2 pages)

Where the Old Meets the NewIn the following essay, I will show a technical comparison and emotional comparison of two very different songs, the first being, Dietrich Fischer Dieskau Der Lindenbaum Die Winterreise by Franz Schubert, and Not Today by Twenty One Pilots. Then I will discuss some similarities between ... Read More

A Comparison of the Similarities and Differences Between Baroque and Classical Opera (307 words, 2 pages)

Similarities and Differences Between Baroque and Classical OperaBaroque and Classical operas, though from very different time periods, carry some similar fundamental traits. First, Baroque and Classical operas both include arias. Arias were used as a way to captivate the audiences attention through exploding musical tension, showcasing the performersorchestra. There is ... Read More

Coping with Toxic Relationships in the Songs Still, Love, and Home by the English Band Daughter (1208 words, 5 pages)

Different people handle toxic relationships in different ways because they are all different and they all have been raised in different ways. Contrasting backgrounds leads to very distinct means of coping, and different experiences leads to a challenge in perspectives. Some people cope with toxic relationships by talking about it ... Read More

A Comparative Analysis of Mozart’s Sonata for Piano No. 16 and Abendempfindung (1205 words, 5 pages)

Mozart, musical manifestoMozarts Sonata for Piano No. 16 in C major, K. 545 'Sonata semplice' I. Allegro, and Abendempfindung are two of his somewhat well-known pieces. In Piano Sonata No. 16, the first movement is written in classic sonata form and is in the key of C major. It is ... Read More

The Great Promise of the American Dream (366 words, 2 pages)

American DreamThe Song Only In America by Brooks and Dunn demonstrates the ideas of the American dream. When people think of the American dream, the first thing that often comes to mind is the fact that everybody gets a chance and that everyone is given the opportunity to dream big. ... Read More

A Critique of La Valse, a Musical Piece by Maurice Ravel (833 words, 3 pages)

Music has long been used as a medium for artists to convey emotionsand scenes to the listener. From the powerful battle scenes of GustavHolst's "God of War" to the elegant wedding depicted in Richard Wagner's"Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral," the greatest musical compositions inour history rely heavily on the evocation ... Read More

The Benefits of Music Education on Children (2305 words, 8 pages)

Music education is beneficial to children because it promotes stronger teamwork, gives a boost of self esteem, and creates smarter students. The first section of this essay will show how musicians have higher self-esteem and self confidence - which is helpful when in society of constant judgement. The next section ... Read More

A Critique of Leonard Cohen’s Version of Hallelujah (1141 words, 4 pages)

The word hallelujah has been used throughout the generations to praise God during times of worship, however, in 1984 Leonard Cohen, in an attempt to salvage his career, put out a composition that has both baffled listeners and has been appreciated by so many others. Despite the hesitation of Cohens ... Read More

Chuck Klosterman’s Views on Younger Musicians Being Less Authentic Than Their Older Counterparts (629 words, 3 pages)

Chuck Klosterman IV Relating the Authenticity of Musicians to Facebook Users After interviewing celebrities, Klosterman often questions theauthenticity of the interviewee. Klosterman believes many celebrities,particularly younger musicians and singers, are less authentic than theirolder counterparts. Klosterman writes, "Young musicians are always obsessedwith creating a persona and saying the things they ... Read More

The Role of Music During the Civil War in America (1563 words, 8 pages)

Music plays many basic roles in society, some of these roles being entertainment cultural definition and expression, whether that be emotional or political. Music has played these same basic roles in every society throughout history, including that of the 19th-century. The only thing that truly changes is the way in ... Read More

The Performativity of African American Women in Popular Music Culture (3467 words, 12 pages)

The Performativity of African American Women in Popular Music Culture Fat butts, big boobs, sexual appetite. In hip-hop and rap culture these are the characteristics that are heavily fetishized of women. Specifically, that of African American woman, who are generally stereotyped to have all of these physical traits. In todays ... Read More

Gospel Music and Its Significance to Black Culture in America (2893 words, 11 pages)

The History and Importance of Gospel music in Black CultureMuch has changed through the years since the first black church was established, but one thing that has stayed consistent throughout the years is the music. Gospel music, the specific genre of music that is displayed in the black church, has ... Read More

A Research on the Evolution of the Portrayal of Women in American Hip Hop Videos (2010 words, 8 pages)

The evolution of the portrayal of women in hip hop videosSince the being of slavery in the United States, black women have been exploited sexually. In the beginning it was mostly white men and some women, however as time has gone on black men have been in the mix of ... Read More

The Effects of Hip-Hop Music in Society Today (1028 words, 3 pages)

As a young African-American who is still trying to find who she is, music has a significant impact on how I express myself, especially rap. I dont listen to rap every day, but I do consider it as an escape when I feel like I need to avoid things. I ... Read More

The Musical Characteristics of the Baroque Era (3268 words, 12 pages)

Lord, to thee each night and day was written in the Baroque era by George Frideric Handel as part of his work, Theodora. The Baroque era is classified as the years 1600-1750 following the Renaissance and leading to the Classical period. The era is often marked by the advent of ... Read More

The Life and Musical Compositions of American Composer, Charles Ives (758 words, 4 pages)

Charles Ives EssayCharles Ives was an American composer and non-traditionalist in the world of music. His ideas were seen as unusual by other composers during his time. Although his works werent accepted while he was alive, his music would later make an impact on modern music. His unusual musical ideas ... Read More

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Music (1860 words, 6 pages)

iTunes Killed The CD Store StarWhy Physical Music Needs to Make a ComebackIn a world where music is available for purchase at the click of a button online, it is hard to imagine why anyone would prefer to drive all the way out to their local record store or mass ... Read More

An Analysis of the Musical Characters of the Minuet Proper of Haydn’s Symphony no. 92 (2154 words, 7 pages)

The minuet proper of Haydns Symphony no. 92 in G Major has several very different and intriguing musical characters that compose it. The melody and bass are in a constant state of communication, but oftentimes, this communication is unclear or not there at all. This leads to several seemingly confused ... Read More

A Musical Analysis of a Piece (1646 words, 4 pages)

The second species counterpoint composed over this cantus firmus does an excellent job of maintaining its melodic momentum from the beginning to the final cadence. Through its ascending leaps, the tune is able to propel itself through a general descending trend into the concluding measure. It creates a good musical ... Read More

An Interpretation of Bruce Springsteen’s Song Galveston’s Bay (640 words, 2 pages)

Galvestons Bay, by Bruce Springsteen, tells the story of two men, Le Bin Son and Billy Sutter, who are Gulf-coast fishermen and veterans of the Vietnam War.Billy is an American raised in Texas, as for Le Bin on is a Vietnamese refugee. There are many interpretations for the song Galvestons ... Read More

The Use of Irony and Humor in the Punk Music in the United Kingdom and the United States (1018 words, 2 pages)

Irony in the U.K U.S.APunk music has utilized humor and irony in its music since its formation based on a reaction to hippie culture. Themes in the music are heavily based in politics and rebellion against everything mainstream. They tough exteriors including tattered goth-esque clothing, vile attitudes, and violent music ... Read More

The Five Points in My Music Philosophy (880 words, 3 pages)

PhilosophyI have more of an extrinsic philosophy when it comes to teaching music. I still believe that some qualities of the intrinsic view are important but I feel that the extrinsic qualities can help students decide if they dont want to become a music major. The five points I find ... Read More

A Personal Analysis of the Boys of Zummer Concert Featuring the Band, Fall Out Boy (2760 words, 8 pages)

Boys of Zummer concertFrom the moment I went to my first concert I was in love with being near someone I had looked up to for many years standing directly in front of me and being surrounded with individuals whom I related to on an emotional level. The excitement, anticipation, ... Read More

The Life and the Famous Christmas Concerto of Italian Violinist, Arcangelo Corelli (1475 words, 9 pages)

Arcangelo Corellis Christmas ConcertoArcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) was an Italian violinist, a baroque composer and a teacher. He was such a good violinist that he established the importance of the violin to the world and was the first to merge moderntonality, functional harmony and the concerto grosso. Corelli was not known ... Read More

A Review of a Classical Music Concert (Including Pieces of Such Composers as Luigi Boccherini, Beethoven, Maurice Ravel and Others) (614 words, 2 pages)

The first thing I noticed when they walked onto stage was that they all looked really happy to be performing. In the first piece trio no. V in B-Flat major by Luigi Boccherini, first movement, Andante, the melody moves you around from instrument to instrument. You can tell who has ... Read More

An Interpretation of March to the Sea, a Song by Tyler Joseph (1088 words, 5 pages)

March to the Sea is a song written by Tyler Joseph, a 27 year old Christian who grew up with his mom and dad in Columbus, Ohio. Tyler grew up with his two brothers, Zack (who also happens to be a singer) and Jay, and his sister Madison. Tyler formed ... Read More

The Cultural Appropriation of Black Music in the United States (1070 words, 3 pages)

Cultural Appropriation Cultural appropriation has occurred longer than people have understood the true meaning behind it. Kadia Blagrove of The Huffington Post explains cultural appropriation as, a dominant group adoptingtrivializing elements of a culture without acknowledging the existence of its original source, especially when the adopted culture belongs to an ... Read More

The Impact of African-American Blues Music in America (2710 words, 10 pages)

To even begin to calculate the massive impact that African American blues music has had on the Western musical world would be a monumental task. Blues music is seated uniquely at the heart of the American musical tradition and is the foundation for rock and roll, rhythm and blues, rap, ... Read More

An Analysis of the Song “Hall of Fame” by The Scrip According to the School of Criticism Formalism (2571 words, 8 pages)

Music has always shown the world the power it has when it comes tomoving obstacles, mountains or hearts. The music is able to evoke differentfeelings in humans depending on its goal however, when letters are addedto a part, then it is when its given life and meaning to a song. ... Read More

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