Listen to the music and answer the questions
Listen to the music and answer the questions.
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Assignment (please submit in 12 point font, double spaced, 1-2 pages)
In paragraph form, describe the differences between the melody vs harmony in music. Use at least 2 pieces on the listening list as examples (you may choose to compare/contrast, or use other methods).
Lastly, describe the following musical fundamental heard in the trumpet in the excerpt labeled “melody vs harmony example, Stephen Burns”
Timbre of the trumpet
Speed of the beat
Range utilized in the trumpet (always high? Always low? Variety?)
How often is the trumpet playing vs resting?
What other instruments are playing?
Module 2: readings from text
Readings from Part I of textbook
Chapter 4: Music Notation
Chapter 5: Melody
Chapter 6: Harmony
Chapter 7: Key
Readings from Part II of textbook
Chapter 1: Music in the Middle Ages
Chapter 2: Gregorian Chant
listening list
Allelujah: Vidimus Stellam, anonymous
alleluia: vidimus stellam – middle ages (Links to an external site.)
O successores, Hildegard of Bingen
Hildegard Von Bingen: O, successores (Links to an external site.)
Over the Rainbow, Arlen
Judy Garland Somewhere Over The Rainbow 1939 (Links to an external site.)
Disjunct melody example: “Sonatine”, Henze (Hakan Hardenburger, trumpet)
Hans Werner Henze: Sonatina (Hakan Hardenberger, trumpet) I (Links to an external site.)
melody vs harmony example, Telemann, (Stephen Burns, trumpet)
Trumpet Concerto in D Major, TWV 51:D7: I. Adagio (Links to an external site.)
melody vs harmony in minor, Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor, 1st movement
Mozart Symphony #40 in G Minor, K 550 – 1. Molto Allegro (Links to an external site.)
Dissonance 20th century example: “Rite of Spring”, Stravinsky
- Listen to the first minute of the recording
Igor Stravinsky – The Rite Of Spring Dance Of The Adolescents (Links to an external site.)
For discussions and postings, the participation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:Ability to synthesize the main concepts from the instructor, course content, external resources and/or class communityUse of proper grammar.Ideas are organized and elevate the overall dialogue.Opinions are substantiated.Demonstration of critical thinking.Evidence of preparation.EtiquetteDivergent opinions. Academic debate and differences are embraced in higher education and in this course. Be mindful and respectful of how you articulate a difference or divergent opinion.“I agree” statements. Unsubstantiated “I agree” posts will not count toward a participation grade without articulated rationale to support opinion.Off-topic postings. Discussions occasionally veer off-topic. These posts will not count and students are asked to stay on topic.Long responses. Evaluations will be influenced by an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the topic or question(s) and on one’s ability to be concise.