Form 10-K

The composition opens in Db major with a tonic chord. Here Debussy has already broken two rules of conventional voice leading; Debussy begins without the tonic note, introducing it later, where the mediant of the chord (F natural) is doubled. This gesture could also be interpreted as opening with chord iii (still with doubled mediant) moving to chord I on the third beat of the bar; however I think this is less likely to be Debussy’s intention because of the use of a Db chord in bar 9 when the…

The preforming arts are a form of creativity that must be expressed in front of an audience. These performances are typically accompanied with music, dialog, acting, or a combination of these. Some examples of performing arts can include; musicals, concerts, plays, movies, etc. All of these are created for the enjoyment and pleasure of the viewer. The shared experience of the performing art is what differentiates it from other art forms, which can be created and never shared. The performing arts…

The poem that I choose was April Midnight by Arthur Symons. At 16, he moved to London and joined a group of authors know as the Rhymers’ Club and join many other famous authors. Symon’s formal poetry explores romantic love, loss, and the passage of time. April Midnight was published in his collection called Silhouettes in 1892. I chose this poem because it is so different from what we hear about nowadays. April Midnight has more of a carefree theme is tries to portray and now of days, people are…

In Williams Shakespeare’s sonnet That Time of Year Thou Mayst In Me Behold, the speaker uses metaphors to characterize his old age. Multiple metaphors build on each other to help better describe and understand the reader. Throughout the sonnet, the speaker’s time gets shorter. He refers to his old age, the last hours of his life, and finally his passing. Felling’s of sadness are brought about by the speaker’s metaphors. William Shakespeare uses multiple metaphors relating to nature in That Time…

Right now they are proving to be the best group of soccer players throughout all the Winnacunnet teams. They have the best record with a record of 6-3, and have won 5 straight. The JV boys team has a record of 4-7. The varsity team has a record of 1-10. A lot of freshman have to go up to the JV team because if they didn’t the JV team would be very bad and they wouldn’t have any wins. Ever since the freshman team has gone on their winning streak, the players all say that they have liked…

set classes 01346, 0124, and 014 as well as their respective inversions and transformations. The piece is set in an ABA’-like form and explores the versatility of the clarinet. In the beginning, the piano introduces the theme of 01346 and following measure presents a chord of 0124 with the melody harking back to tonality by using an unprepared suspension. These set classes form the A part of the piece. Measures 3 and 4 presents 02356 in the treble while its inversion, 01346, plays in the bass.…

Figurative Language in Shakespeare’s “That Time of Year Thou Mayst in me Behold” Shakespeare is a master of imagery and the use of figurative expressions in literary works. In his 73rd Sonnet “That Time of Year Thou Mayst in me Behold,” Shakespeare uses figurative language coupled with imagery to portray a speaker’s mounting anxiety over aging. The speaker speaks to his beloved; characterizing what he believes to be advancing old age by comparing it with nature. The speaker paints a different…

Different governments are used around the world, some succeeding more than others. The many different governments used are categorized in three different classes; A unitary system, federal government, and confederal government. Each one has there own advantages and disadvantages, in which is what I’ll be discussing in this essay. A unitary system is a system that has one central government that controls weaker states. The power is not shared between any states, counties, or provinces. A unitary…

Throughout the piece, the piano’s dynamics were played at a mezzo forte level. There was at times quick staccatos and accents, however I heard very little crescendos and diminuendos. If there was anything more I would have liked from the piece it would have been a broader range of dynamics that came from the pianist. Even when the baritone had nothing to sing, the constant monochromatic sound from the piano was unmoving. However, as my disappointment about the lack of adversity coming from the…

Summary of Observations and Assessments Summer appeared in good physical condition and dressed casually in designer slacks and top. Her hair appeared professionally-styled and she wore expensive-looking jewelry including an excessive amount of cologne—per observation—but presented very sad and frustrated. She appeared to be in severe distress and displayed a considerable amount of hand-wringing while she spoke about her concerns. Summer’s affect was appropriate to the content of the…