Lute

The play starts off with a play of a guy being told about a play to trick him to think he is a lord of the land. The story starts off with three suitors wanting to marry a very beautiful female as a prize. The only problem the suitors face is her mean older sister must be married first before anyone can claim the prize of Bianca, Katerina’s little sister. One of the suitor has a plan to trick a gentleman that has just arrived into the town to marry the shrew of the village that no one likes.…

As one takes a look back into the musical history of the world, they can see that today's musical society would not be anything like it is today without its past. From the medieval time period, we have received musical elements such as word painting and melismas. This was the start of melodic growth for the world. From the Renaissance time period, we have received musical elements such as harmony, improvisation, and Humanim. Without the characteristics of the Medieval time period, the…

The San Diego Museum of Art has a fascinating and eclectic selection from around the globe. On my tour, a number of pieces caught my eye and really resonated with me. The Coney Island exhibit captured the ambience of America’s playground, bringing observers back to its heyday in the first half of the 20th century. Among the artwork, I took particular note of Wonderland Circus Sideshow, by Edward J. Kelty, owned by Ken Harck. This 1929 film photograph illustrates the bustling scene on the…

The writings of Zhuangzi illustrate the primary Daoist principles and traditions through fantastical means - talking animals, moving skulls, fish that are many thousands of miles wide… and other times the text is clear, almost overly so, in describing the foundations of Daoism and Zhuangzi’s thoughts. A particularly significant part of Watson’s translation is the role of Confucius. A historically and religiously significant person from Chinese history, it is no surprise that he appears over and…

one who destroys, he was truly the purifying step that makes renewal feasible. Once Shiva and Indra had finished completing the demolition of the universe and ridding it of evil, both floated away as they had come. In their place there was a soft lute tune, and I immediately anticipated Brahma’s presence. Once he appeared, the four-headed, four-armed entity began to do what he does best: the recreation of the universe and its balance. Brahma collected the water Indra had produced and fashioned…

The Electric Guitar was invented in the early 1900’s. It was the new kind of guitar which sound through an amplifier, which is powered by electricity. Many brands soon made electric guitars of their own to sell, brands such as Gibson, Fender, Martin, etc. They had made electric guitars with a distinct style and sound. Some were common and affordable and some were expensive and rare. Many famous acclaimed bands and musicians…

Competition is everything in life, and if our youth don’t learn the right way to win or lose, it will affect their lives. World Hall of fame coach, Lute Olson believes, “The bottom line in youth sports should not be based on pressure to win. Instead, it should be on the enjoyment of competing and the opportunity to develop positive attitudes toward other people.” If we let this way continue, could…

combines with modern music comes from western. Traditional music from Middle East will be mixed with western instrument that looks so modern. For the example, oud or wooden string instrument from Middle East that usually use will be combined with European lute, and also about the lyrics will be range of topics from religion to…

featured the UT Dallas Chamber Singers and students from Advanced Vocal Instruction. The concert singers preformed mainly a cappella, but they were also accompanied by accompanist Michael McVay, who played an electronic piano modified to sound like a lute. Kathryn Evans, the conductor, also accompanied the choir on stage. A distinct characteristic of the show was that there were more soloist songs than choir performances! The conductor was also absent unless the entire group was on stage. Each…

Petruchio is not afraid to hurt those weaker than him and he does this with his servant Grumio. He does not treat Grumio well in any way. Petruchio wants to ascertain the fact that he is masculine. When Litio was teaching Katherine how to play the lute he comes out of the room unable to continue his lessons because Katherine was acting violently. When Petruchio hears about this he responds in an unexpected manner, “Now by the world it is a lusty wench, I lover he ten times more than ere I did o,…