Signature Assignment Paper: Western Art Music and ‘My’ Music Project Description This project takes the form of a paper produced by a team of students. It is based on the analyzing, comparing, and con
PAPER OUTLINE
THE TITLE OF MY PIECES ARE
Piece 1: Western Art Music
Pavane by Gabriel Faure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpgyTl8yqbw
Piece 2: Non - “Classical”
Little Me by Little Mix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXhMqDotfLk
I. Introduction -In this section, briefly describe/title your pieces, the methods used to analyze them, the main findings of your analysis, and potential links found between the compositions.
II. Analysis
A. Historical/Contextual Elements- Provide relevant information of the historical/contextual elements surrounding the compositions. These include but are not limited to: characteristics of the style, historical period, information about composers, performers, etc. B. Musical Analysis- Analyze the pieces focusing on at least two of the following elements: melody, rhythm, harmony/mode, texture, tempo, articulation, dynamics, and instrumentation. Students must analyze the form of the pieces providing charts of the different sections (as those used in class in the “Classical Period”) including the following information: location (timings) of the sections, description of the musical elements in the different sections arguments to justify the form (sections and labeling of the different sections). a. Musical Example 1 (list specific examples!) b. Musical Example 2 c. Etc. C. Social Impact- Conjecture about the role of these pieces in society. In the case of pieces that are not contemporary, analyze the role of the pieces in their respective time and in current society.
III. Comparison/Contrasting of the Pieces- Develop you compare/contrast component of the project, establishing possible links (historical, musical, or social) between the two analyzed pieces. This portion will be largely formed from your own opinions on having thoroughly examined and researched the pieces.
IV. Conclusion
V. Bibliography (Alphabetical order by last name)
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