Briefly define minimalism and cite an example that we discussed in class.
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Minimalism is a musical texture in which short, simple patterns are repeated for long periods of time, either without variation or with subtle changes that gradually alter the melodic, rhythmic, or timbral content.It first emerged in the 1960s and was associated with two trends.an increased interest in Asian and African music, in which repetition plays a very significant rolea reaction of some composers to mid-century modernism itself, especially the serialism Steve Reich (b. 1936)influential composer of minimalist music in the mid-1960s Example: Piano Phase (1967) (excerpt), explores the phase shifting of two pianoslining up in unison two recorded loops and letting them slowly shift out of phase with each other Other composers of minimalist music include:Philip Glass (b. 1937)John Adams (b. 1947)
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Briefly explain how Hitchcock blended genres in North by Northwest, using the crop duster scene from Ernest Lehman’s script to illustrate your main points
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In relationship to the source, where should a microphone be placed?
a. far b. close c. left d. right
The Arch of Titus shows the military triumphs of Titus, returning after the successful conclusion of the Jewish Wars in 70 CE. Which of the following was also included in the sculptural program for the Arch of Titus?
A. celebration of imperial virtues B. celebration of the ancestry of Titus C. celebration of the reign of Titus D. celebration of the reign of Nero
What are some of the terms used to describe music that “deliberately brings together local and distant musical ideas and sounds”? What term does Worlds of Music prefer for this type of music and why?
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