Rhythm section

soft dynamic that gives off a sad and lonesome mood. The tempo becomes very slow as well and the bass trombone plays a low key. The third movement of the song was a great way to end the piece. It was very choppy and did not hold a strong melody. The rhythm was very catchy as I often found myself tapping my feet to the strong beat of the…

The fluidity of calligraphy symbolizes the "intertwining" of stability and change that exists in the mortal world (Nasr 28). Islamic calligraphy has the appearance of a never ending line; the letters are all connected to one another and the writing seems to be constantly moving (Piostrovsky 29). The continual movement of the line "is one of the ways of manifesting [Allah] to this world" (27) and "projects the concept of continuity, of endlessness, of pluriformity" (29). The symbolism of…

“Flash upon my inward eye”: The Role of Reflection and Tranquility in William Wordsworth’s “Daffodils” In his preface to Lyrical Ballads, William Wordsworth famously writes that “all good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” (Wordsworth, Wu 509). However, it is important to note that he modifies this statement by adding that “though this be true, Poems to which any value can be attached were never produced on any variety of subjects but by a man who, being possessed of…

better grades and successful students. Therefore, classical music should be allowed in schools. Initially, classical music is the type of music that provides relaxation and creates a just go with the flow type of feeling. It also has many soothing rhythms and chords that can make someone close their eyes, and feel as if he or she is sitting in a grand auditorium, while watching the individuals play it live. Therefore, classical music can be relaxing for many students, because it can help ease…

minute to determine the homeostatic response of the cardiovascular system. Then the Fitness Index is calculated using the formula FI= 15,000/ (sum of the 3 pulse counts during recovery). The FI should be around 20-80. The results from the entire lab section is then compiled and distributed for analysis. For the calculations the website http://www.alcula.com/calculators/statistics/linear-regression/ is used to calculate the linear regression equation and a graph of the line. The following pairs…

Rhythm and meters are one of the main aspects of music. They both create a sense of complexity that makes music so harmonic. Music is created through layers, and both rhythm and meter have layers. Music is, as explained in the book, propelled forward by rhythm, and makes time and duration so important. As Igor Stravinsky once said, "Rhythm and motion, not the element of feeling, are the foundations of musical art". This explains that rhythm is much more complex than something similar to meters.…

Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times” is written in 4/4 time with 60 beats per minute and the key signature is F Major (Styles et al. 2017). Sign of the Times follows a verse-chorus format. What is unique about this song, is the near minute long outro including dynamic instrumentals and vocals. Monophony is tied in at the beginning and end of the song through the use of the piano. The beginning of the song’s monophony sets the tone for the chord progression the listener will hear throughout the rest…

while studying or taking a test, studies have shown that it's better to listen to classical music when it has a calm rhythm that helps you retain information, get you engaged and even make you more focused. Yes I do agree with this, even though I have not tested it myself, many experiments over many years have been done on this situation and have proved that music that has a calming rhythm to it, can help you perform better and intelligently. Almost everything I do includes the addicting beat…

When it comes to education, and what should generally be taught in schools, fine arts classes are consistently on the outermost rim of the educational spectrum. It is either the last to be added, or the first to be dropped in times of budget shortages or altered priorities. Many people believe that government funding of the arts is unnecessary and that funds could be directed elsewhere. Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts has long been a source of political controversy. In recent…

Breaking the Mold Jazz music in the 1950’s typically consisted of smooth, melodic lines, and compositions in 4/4, and in some cases, 3/4 rhythm, which made it easy for listeners to dance along to, therefore boosting the popularity of the particular band. Dave Brubeck went against this commonality, and created music that he enjoyed playing, rather than composing songs that fit into the standardized “jazz mold.” This decade introduced some immensely talented jazz musicians with the innovative…