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Chapter 1: The Power of Music. The Power of Music: “ To control the people, control the music ” -Plato. Why do you listen to music? What role does music play in your life? How do you listen to music?* - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chapter 1: The Power of Music
The Power of Music:“To control the people, control the music”
-Plato
• Why do you listen to music?
• What role does music play in your life?
• How do you listen to music?*
• Why is music so universally appealing?
• How would YOU define music?
• Why is music so appealing?
• What is its attraction?
• Does it perpetuate the human species?
Listening to Music• 1870’s: Wax cylinders • 1940’s: Vinyl records • 1960’s: Cassette tape; Eight track• 1990’s: CDs• 2000’s: MP3 and M4A files
2014?????
Classical Music
“High art” or “learned” music
Timeless qualities • Emphasizes
instrumental music• Precise notation• Acoustic
instruments Lengthy and varied
in mood Abstract sound
patterns
Popular Music
Appeals to a large population
Contemporary issues of life
• Emphasizes vocal music
• Electrically amplified instruments
Short and conveys a single mood
Emphasis on the beat
How does Classical Music Work?
Genres of Classical MusicGenre: A type of music
Styles of Classical Music• 476-1450: The Middle Ages
• 1450-1600: Renaissance
• 1600-1750: Baroque Era
• 1750-1820: Classical Era
• 1820-1900: Romantic Era
• 1880-1920: Impressionist Era
• 1900-1985: Modern Era
• 1945-present: Postmodern Era
Each musical era has its ownunique characteristics.
The Language of Music
• Music is a means of communication
• Music can covey any emotion
• Music has been a part of our live since infancy
• We really learn to appreciate music when we learn why!
Take the Classical Music Challenge!
• Listen to Taylor Swift sing "Love Story"
• Listen to Renee Fleming sing "O mio bambino caro”
• Whose artistry impresses you the most?
• Listen to Colplay perform "Viva La Vida"
• Listen to Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries”
• Which gives you chills?
• Listen for similarities and differences!
Four Notes that Changed the World• Listen to the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
• Listen for the ever-changing appearance of the four-note motive– Motive: a short, distinct musical figure
• Symphony: an instrumental genre for orchestra
• Movement: a large independent section of a major instrumental work