Musical Influences Of The 18th Century
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A 4 page essay on how the music of the 18th century reflected the philosophical, social and political climate of the time. The writer particularly emphasizes how the music of Mozart reflected and perpetuated this ideas of the Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Paper Title: Musical Influences Of The 18th Century

There is NO Relationship Between Music & Suicide
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This 5 page paper attempts to prove a thesis that there is no relationship between rock music and suicide. The difficult sociological task is accomplished through the use of suicide statistics through the years as well as a look at music. Other research is utilized inclusive of the Stack & Gundlach study linking country music with suicide. Durkheim's influence is of course noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: There is NO Relationship Between Music & Suicide

Claude Debussy, Impressionist
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An 11 page argumentative essay supporting the idea that Debussy is properly called an impressionist, rather than a symbolist. The paper discusses the Preludes in relationship to this argument, including the points of how Debussy utilized form to create new tonalities that influenced the composers of this century. The paper also argues the influences behind the tag 'impressonionism' as it applies to Debussy, including his love of impressionistic art and literature, and other international musical genres. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Paper Title: Claude Debussy, Impressionist

Evolution Of Music From The Romantic Through The Modern Era
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A 5 page paper on the evolution of music and the composers, technology and techniques that influenced those changes. Over 25 artists discussed or listed. Paper concentrates on efforts of Chopin, Debussy, and modern artists. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Rommodn.wps
Paper Title: Evolution Of Music From The Romantic Through The Modern Era

Maurice Ravel / French Composer
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A 5 page research paper which looks at the life and musical career of this influential twentieth-century French composer. The writer discusses the differences between the work of Ravel and Debussy, with whom his work is often paired, and discusses how the intensely romantic nature of Ravel's work added to its popularity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Maurice Ravel / French Composer

Motown
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In 8 pages, the author discusses how the Motown label had an impact on the music evolution in terms of technology, new perspective of the Black American music, and the music market, in general. Motown is a cultural icon. It is the essence of the Black musical experience. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PCmotwn.doc
Paper Title: Motown

Beethoven and Schubert in Vienna
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A 5 page research paper that compares the lives and accomplishments of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: 99beesch.rtf
Paper Title: Beethoven and Schubert in Vienna

Beethoven's Eighth Symphony
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A 3 page analysis of Beethoven's Eighth Symphony in which the writer describes the artist's work as being more reminiscent of the Romantic Period than of the Classic. This argument is made in light of Beethoven's emphasis on being contrite, random, climactic uniquely emotional, and more. No Bibliography.
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Paper Title: Beethoven's Eighth Symphony

Comparing Bach and Beethoven
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A 5 page paper in which the writer compares a the Baroque and Classical eras in music. Using Bach's Fugue in G Minor and the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, the writer discusses the distinctive characteristics of each era. No sources cited.
Filename: 99bb.rtf
Paper Title: Comparing Bach and Beethoven

Musical Comparison -- Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles
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A 12 page essay that addresses the technological and social contributions of each and interrelationships between them. The paper also addresses individual pieces by each composer and compares it to the advances made in music which sets these artists apart from others. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Bachbeat.rtf
Paper Title: Musical Comparison -- Bach, Beethoven and The Beatles