Description:
Compare 2 compositions from different eras. In your comparison, you will touch upon two elements of music using relevant language and terminology as well as discuss where people attended concerts.
Directions:
1. Choose 2 compositions from different eras. See the Weekly Listening Section for some choices or look up a performance. If you need suggestions for pieces to listen to, contact me. I can help guide you to some excellent performances.
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Renaissance Era |
Baroque Era |
Classical Era |
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Hildegard von Bingen |
Johann Sebastian Bach ***** Counterpoint |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony |
2. Choose 2 elements of music to reflect on in your comparison. Here are some resources for discussing the elements of music.
o Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Timbre, Texture, Form
3. Listen to the pieces (from #1) concentrating on the two elements of music (from #2).
4. After listening to the performances, write up the following:
o Introductory paragraph: Preview the main points that will be addressed in the paper. Be sure to include the names of the composers and titles of the compositions.
o Define Elements: Define in your own words your choice of two of the following elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, and form.
o Compare Elements: Evaluate the similarities and differences of the two elements between the two compositions. In the evaluation expand on the definitions that you supplied. Use musical terminology and information from the course materials to express your ideas.
o Concert Location: Discuss where people attended concerts during the Renaissance Era (1400-1600), the Baroque era (1600-1750 AD) and the Classical era (1750-1800 AD) using scholarly information to support your ideas.
o Concluding paragraph: Wrap up the main points of the paper. Be sure to mention the composers and composition titles in the conclusion.