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Analysis – Igor Stravinsky “Three pieces for String quartet” no. 2
Classical Music
Elements of music
Music
Music theory
Musicology
Performing arts
Piano
Contrasting motives and different lines are the main themes in the second movement of Stravinsky´s “Three pieces for String quartet”. The movement divides into 5 different sections that all have different materials and tempos. The first section (bars 1-14) begins with repeated descending movements in all voices. The movement goes down a semitone in I…
Form in Chopin Nocturne in D Flat Major
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Music
Music theory
Musicology
Performing arts
Sound
In Nocturne in D flat Major, Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) creates a complex work that consists of complicated harmonies and rhythmic motives. These two components are interwoven to build elaborate themes which lead to a melodic design that Chopin is known for. The piece has multiple key elements that combine to form this expressive work for…
Analysis of the Exposition of the First Movement of Beethoven’s First Symphony
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Elements of music
Music
Music theory
Musicology
Performing arts
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Symphony no. 1, op.21 in C major was written by Ludwig van Beethoven at approximately the age of 25 and was published in 1801. It is best known for its characteristic 3 note rising motif played in the exposition and it’s harmonically unusual introduction. It is clearly influenced by the works of Haydn and Mozart,…
Hell and Back by Kid Ink
Music
Music theory
Musicology
Performing arts
Singing
Song
Sound
The song I have chosen is Hell and Back by Kid Ink. Yes, it’s not a pop song you hear on the radio, it’s an R&B song. Have chosen this song not only because of its meaning but because of its musical components. Throughout my researching of this song I found that most songs of…
A comparison of the baroque and modern flutes
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Elements of music
Music
Music theory
Musicology
Performing arts
Sound
A comparative study of the use of the barqoue and modern flute in composition, with specific reference to V Sonata IV for flute and continuo by J.S Bach, and Sonata for flute and piano by HindemithThe baroque, or transverse flute is of great interest to me, mainly because of my own flute playing experience. Since…