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The Not So Silent Planets: The Medieval And Renaissance Concept Of Musica Mundana, Amy Carmichael
The Not So Silent Planets: The Medieval And Renaissance Concept Of Musica Mundana, Amy Carmichael
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The idea of musica mundana does not seem to hold a high place in musicians’ or philosophers’ imaginations as it once did. This is a topic that is only briefly mentioned in music history classes around the world and is generally viewed as a myth with no relevance to modern musicians. I would like to present the argument that musica mundana should be understood as a serious undertaking to explain the order of the universe in the medieval and renaissance periods and has important implications of how we understand the music in the past and present times. To do this …
On The Power Of Music: Using 'Cosmos' And 'Anthropos' To Articulate A Holistic Approach To Discussing The Power Of Music, Brian R. Cates
On The Power Of Music: Using 'Cosmos' And 'Anthropos' To Articulate A Holistic Approach To Discussing The Power Of Music, Brian R. Cates
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Throughout history music has played an integral role in shaping both societies at large and individuals who are a part of these societies. Many of these individuals have sought not only to enjoy music by listening to it from an aesthetic paradigm, but by understanding it from a metaphysical one, probing its sonic depths and studying its emotive qualities, starting with the doctrines of music proposed by ancient Greek philosophers. However, from the doctrines of music in the ancient era up to the doctrines of music in the baroque era, one can observe a shift in the way music was …
From Neumes To Notes: The Evolution Of Music Notation, Hope R. Strayer
From Neumes To Notes: The Evolution Of Music Notation, Hope R. Strayer
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New things are often viewed as being better and more advanced than older counterparts. However, new does not denote superior. Music notation serves as one example of old methods that were as adequate as the new. Early forms of music notation may appear vague and ambiguous, but when combined with oral tradition the notation contained all the information required for a successful performance. Though these early notational forms seem insufficient when compared with contemporary forms, notation cannot be removed from the context in which it served. From the origin of neumes in the ninth century to the rhythmic developments of …
Russian Jewish Art Music: The Voice Of A People, Delora Neuschwander
Russian Jewish Art Music: The Voice Of A People, Delora Neuschwander
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There is nothing so binding and connecting as the language of music. It is a language so deep that it goes beyond mere words and links individuals and entire societies together in a way that nothing else can. It gives outsiders a glimpse into the hearts and emotions of a people group and unites them with a single identity which is still displayed in a variety of ways. We see an example of this in the study of the music of the Jewish people. Music in Jewish culture is a complex and diverse topic, and there are several different traditions …
Music In The Third Reich, Delora Neuschwander
Music In The Third Reich, Delora Neuschwander
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Music is one of the most powerful entities in the universe. It has the ability to speak to the deepest part of the human psyche. Because of this ability, music can be used in countless ways to bring about the desired effects of anyone from a televangelist attempting to elicit an emotional response from an audience to a business professional endeavoring to sell more of his products to a dictator scheming to change the course of history. As has been clearly demonstrated throughout the history of civilization, music has been a driving force in the development of culture, society, and …