Section 4: Forms/ Audience/American Music & Styles
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All the composers in the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods in music contributed great developments and styles. All over the world in Europe and many other countries have embarked many developments in music and lives of audiences and musicians listening and playing music.
Although America was not yet discovered during much of the early development of Western art music, we have contributed much to the culture of the world in a relatively short span of time. The audiences and musicians that have developed in the United States are as varied as the people who live here. We have learned that African American music, Broadway Musicals, Bluegrass music, Country music, Rock and Roll, Rap and Hip-Hop with many more are all critical to the creation and growth of the American music we enjoy today.
Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:
- Identify styles and cultures of music through elements and principles.
- Identify key innovators in American music and styles of many cultures.
- Appreciate diversity in musical forms through knowledge of the history and development of various groups.
- Understand the difference and similarities of American music and styles as an art form.
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To achieve these objectives:
Complete the activities, viewing of videos, reviewing power points, and readings.
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