Music Question

I’m working on a music writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

First, listen to the NYT Podcast “The Birth of American Music” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/podcasts/1619-black-american-music-appropriation.html

Second, find a piece of orchestral music*. It can be from a movie soundtrack, or a recording of a symphony. Whatever you’d like.

Finally, listen to your favorite song.

Then, write a 3ish-page long response, with about a page dedicated to your response to each piece. Compare and contrast. Can you find the roots of your ‘favorite’ song in the rest of the listening? Use terminology from this unit. Try to tie it all together, but stand-alone responses are also acceptable.