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From Drum Beats To Beach Music: The Development Of Music In South Carolina, Elizabeth Oliphant
From Drum Beats To Beach Music: The Development Of Music In South Carolina, Elizabeth Oliphant
Senior Theses
This thesis examines musical genres present in South Carolina from the time of the Native Americans through 20th century rhythm and blues. Each style of music has combined musical elements over time to create the state’s rich cultural heritage. For thousands of years before the arrival of European explorers, Native American music put a high emphasis on the voice, as the absence of a written language facilitated a strong oral tradition. Free- flowing vocals with rhythmic accompaniment were relied upon to pass down sacred legends of the tribe, stressing vocal musicality as the highest art form. With the arrival of …
Ancient Greek Music: The Aulos And The Kithara, Carina Carbone
Ancient Greek Music: The Aulos And The Kithara, Carina Carbone
Honors Projects
The aulos was one of the foremost woodwind instruments in ancient Greece; likewise, the kithara was one of the foremost string instruments. They varied in both form and function throughout time and by region. Given the popularity of both instruments, there are many surviving art pieces which illustrate them and their uses. There are also surviving samples of the instruments themselves.