A Philosophical Inquiry As to Whether or Not Music Evokes Images
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A 10 page paper which considers, both pro and con, the question, 'Does music evoke images?' Specifically considered will be musical images with regard to man's behavior in society, man with himself, and finally, man with his fellow man. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A Proposed Research Study To Investigate the Effect of Music in Postoperative Pain Management
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An 8 page proposal for a research study designed to evaluate the effect of music in pain reduction in elderly patients. This paper asserts that physiologic, pathophysiologic, and psychosocial patient variables influence patient recovery and stresses that nurses and other medical personnel need to make provisions for each of these variables both before and after surgery. The author contends that music in the postoperative environment could be tremendously effective in meeting the goal of pain reduction. Details a comparative study among two groups of elderly patients which is designed to evaluate this contention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPpainRs.rtf

A Review of Two Concerts : Godsmack and Disturbed
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This 5 page paper analyzes the two rock concerts for various elements such as sound quality and showmanship. The meaning in the music, as well as the type of crowds present, are also discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA150rok.rtf

A Short History of Reggae Music
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This 3 page paper looks at the history and the meaning of Reggae. The paper includes many facts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA826reg.rtf

AALIYAH
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This 2.5-page paper examines the brief life of singer/actress Aaliyah Houghton, her contribution to the music industry and why she was able to connect with her fans, although she died young. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MTaaliy.rtf

Aaron Copland and His Music
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A 7 page discography with 25% history on Aaron Copland and his music. The paper highlights his ballets, operas, and discusses his contributions to the film industry. Bibliography lists14 sources.
Filename: Copland.wps

Acoustics/Musical Instruments
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An 11 page research paper that, first of all, considers the various forms of excitation employed by musical instruments. String, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments are discussed. The second half of this paper focuses on the piano: how the strings are excited, how the acoustics of the piano differ from the classical model, etc. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khmusaco.rtf

Adorno's Theories on Mass Culture; The Case of Rap Music
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This 5 page paper examines Adorno's theory of mass culture, with concepts such as the culture industry, standardization, pseudo individualization and the pacification of the masses with the creation of false needs leading to political apathy. This concept is applied to the development and presence of Rap music in modern society and argues that the theory is still valid, even where the music form is seen as differentiated. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEadormass.rtf

Adult Music Appreciation
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Adult Music Appreciation: This 21-page analytical essay examines a plethora of subjective and objective concepts germane to the life-learning experiences of listening to music. In addition, the views expressed herein will be those that are outside the scope of typical norms that are associated with the commercial entertainment musical genre. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SNMusica.doc
Filename: SNMusica.doc