BCC Music Analysis of the Hallelujah Chorus Essay
Description
Hello and welcome to our Module 1 writing assignment! These assignments will continue to reinforce the material that we have learned in this week’s lesson. In this week’s discussion, we applied our knowledge of Melody, Harmony, Rhythm and MusicalMoods to some of our “Classical” listening examples from the module. While this is great practice, I know many of you are not entirely familiar with Classical music and the different listening experience and ear it sometimes requires.
For this assignment, I would like to discuss our musical materials in the context of music that you do know and listen to regularly. The music you choose to analyze does not have to be a “Classical” work at all! You will choose a song or work from any genre and discuss the melody, harmony, rhythm and musical mood of your choice. More information can be found in the bullet pointed list below!
As far as format, think of these writing assignments as at least one page minimum essays in MLA format. Think three paragraphs! Points will be deducted for short papers. Make sure to cover everything I ask below in detail and do not leave any questioned unanswered.
Write a one page minimum essay in MLA format.
Topics to Address:
- Pick a piece of music you know from any genre. Make sure it is something you are familiar with and are able to listen to repeatedly.
- What is your choice? Who is the artist? Why did you choose this piece?
- How would you describe the Melody of your choice? Is the range of the melody wide or narrow? How would you describe the contour of the melody?
- Who performs the melody? Is it an instrument or a singer? Does the work have lyrics? If so, what do they discuss?
- Is there anything special about the Rhythm of your choice? Is the beat fast or slow?
- What meter do you think the music is in? Two time? Three time? Four time?
- How would you describe the Harmony? Is it uplifting and happy (Major)? Or dark and sad (Minor)?
- What Musical Mood would best describe the piece? Why? What about it makes it feel that way?
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