Jazz
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In 5 pages the author discusses jazz. Jazz is a type of music. It is legendary. Its roots are buried in rhythmic music that is African American origin. Jazz places an emphasis on interpretation, with its main characteristic being that of improvisation. No one truly knows where the name 'jazz' originated, although there are speculations. There are many great jazz artists. They include, Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker, and William Parker, to name a few. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PCjazz.rtf

Persian Music
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A 6 page research paper on this ancient music native to present-day Iran. The writer covers such topics as the historical background of the music, intervals and scales used, the 'dastgah' concept, compositional forms, instrumentation and modern trends. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Persmus.wps

Musical Influences Of The 18th Century
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A 4 page essay on how the music of the 18th century reflected the philosophical, social and political climate of the time. The writer particularly emphasizes how the music of Mozart reflected and perpetuated this ideas of the Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Moz18th.wps

There is NO Relationship Between Music & Suicide
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This 5 page paper attempts to prove a thesis that there is no relationship between rock music and suicide. The difficult sociological task is accomplished through the use of suicide statistics through the years as well as a look at music. Other research is utilized inclusive of the Stack & Gundlach study linking country music with suicide. Durkheim's influence is of course noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Sociosu.wps

Claude Debussy, Impressionist
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An 11 page argumentative essay supporting the idea that Debussy is properly called an impressionist, rather than a symbolist. The paper discusses the Preludes in relationship to this argument, including the points of how Debussy utilized form to create new tonalities that influenced the composers of this century. The paper also argues the influences behind the tag 'impressonionism' as it applies to Debussy, including his love of impressionistic art and literature, and other international musical genres. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Evolution Of Music From The Romantic Through The Modern Era
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A 5 page paper on the evolution of music and the composers, technology and techniques that influenced those changes. Over 25 artists discussed or listed. Paper concentrates on efforts of Chopin, Debussy, and modern artists. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rommodn.wps

Maurice Ravel / French Composer
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A 5 page research paper which looks at the life and musical career of this influential twentieth-century French composer. The writer discusses the differences between the work of Ravel and Debussy, with whom his work is often paired, and discusses how the intensely romantic nature of Ravel's work added to its popularity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mauricer.wps

Motown
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In 8 pages, the author discusses how the Motown label had an impact on the music evolution in terms of technology, new perspective of the Black American music, and the music market, in general. Motown is a cultural icon. It is the essence of the Black musical experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCmotwn.doc

Beethoven and Schubert in Vienna
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A 5 page research paper that compares the lives and accomplishments of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: 99beesch.rtf