Beethoven's Eighth Symphony
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A 3 page analysis of Beethoven's Eighth Symphony in which the writer describes the artist's work as being more reminiscent of the Romantic Period than of the Classic. This argument is made in light of Beethoven's emphasis on being contrite, random, climactic uniquely emotional, and more. No Bibliography.
Filename: Beeteigh.wps

Comparing Bach and Beethoven
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A 5 page paper in which the writer compares a the Baroque and Classical eras in music. Using Bach's Fugue in G Minor and the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the writer discusses the distinctive characteristics of each era. No sources cited.
Filename: 99bb.rtf

Musical Comparison -- Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles
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A 12 page essay that addresses the technological and social contributions of each and interrelationships between them. The paper also addresses individual pieces by each composer and compares it to the advances made in music which sets these artists apart from others. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Bachbeat.rtf

The Influence of Beethoven
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A 5 page research paper that examines the influence that Beethoven and his music had on his own contemporaries and on modern society. The writer argues that Beethoven's music has become virtually synonymous with everything that epitomizes musical excellence in Western culture, and that it continues to inspire and motivate. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: 90ludwig.rtf

Beethoven the Revolutionary
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This 8 page paper discusses the reasons why historians and musicologists have both consistently labeled Beethoven as a revolutionary. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVBeeRev.rtf

Sonata Form in the First Movement of Beethoven's 5th
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This 14 page paper talks about this particular piece in detail composed by Beethoven. It cites 3 sources.
Filename: 991stof5.rtf

“AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” AND ITS MEANING
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This paper explores the meaning behind the lyrics of "America the Beautiful," written by poet Katherine Lee Bates during the late 19th century. Also included is a little history of the song, as well as its competition against the "Star Spangled Banner" to become America's national anthem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTambeau.rtf

“I Alone” by Live
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A 3 page essay that offers a personal interpretation of the song’s lyrics. “I Alone” is a song from the 1994 album by the band Live, Throwing Copper. Examination of the lyrics for “I Alone” reveal that the message of the song can be interpreted on a number of levels; however, elements within the song suggest that its creators are alluding to religious references and the alienation that many people today feel towards the context of orthodox religion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khialone.rtf

“The Growth of American Punk”
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A ten page paper which charts the growth and development of American punk music from its inception in New York in the 1960s until its evolution through thrash/hardcore into present-day grunge. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLUSpunk.wps