The Art Song: A Comprehensive Guide to Its History and Development
German Review Questions
Define “Lied” :
A: A poem intended to be sung.
Origins of the Romantic Lied :
A: Folk Song
Define ”Volkslied” and Who coined the term?
A: German Folk Song coined by Johann Herder
Who is Friedrich Schlegel and what Impact he had on German Lied?
A: German poet, philosopher, philologist, literary critic.
Founded journal Athenaeum. Laid out the principles of “Romanticism”
Define “Volksseele” and Who coined the term?:
A: “Soul of the People”,
Read MoreNationalism and Wagnerianism in Music History
Nacionalismo and Wagnerianism: Franck, Saint Saens
Instrument of cultural struggle founded by Niedermeyer in 1853, School of classical and religious music to educate the generation of Saint-Saens, Faure enn DÍndy and love for Beethoven, the German Romantics and French eighteenth. Continues line postromanticism, Wagnerism.
César Franck 1822-1890
Mystic composer, his work still remains much influence of Romanticism. Carries a high degree of perfection in the cyclic form of the sonata structure, developing
Read MoreModern English: Evolution, Variations, and Influences
Modern English (ModE): 18th, 19th, 20th Centuries
Modern English’s effect on language has not been revolutionary in terms of grammar. However, there has been significant growth in vocabulary due to advancements in science and technology.
1. Sources of New Words
a. Borrowing
Words are borrowed directly from other languages:
- French: aperitif, chauffeur, consommé
- Italian: ciao, confetti
- Spanish: bonanza, canyon, patio, rodeo, barrio
- Mexican Spanish: chili (dates back to Early Modern English), enchilada, fajita,
A Guide to the Three Major Literary Genres: Poetry, Novel, and Theatre
Lyric Poetry
One of the three major literary genres, lyric poetry is characterized by transmitting the author’s experiences, feelings, and thoughts, making it a subjective genre in contrast to the objectivity of the novel.
Consequently, it typically emphasizes the expressive or emotive function, linked to the speaker, as well as the poetic function. Sometimes the receiver may appear in a lyrical text as a projected figure for the recipient the author has in mind, who need not always be human.
A precise
Read MoreExploring the Elements of Prose, Poetry, and Drama: A Comprehensive Guide
Prose Fiction and Its Structural Elements
1) The Plot
– A change in the original situation as presented at the outset of the narrative – Model: Exposition -> Complication -> Climax or Turning Point -> Resolution – Flashbacks and foreshadowing – Experiments in the plot, linear vs. non-linear plots
2) Characters
– Flat characters vs. round characters – Typification vs. individualization of the character – Modes of presenting the character: telling and showing
3) The Narrative Perspective or Point
Read MoreTraditional Asian Music: Kabuki, Gagaku, Beijing Opera, and More
KABUKI: Music
The music in kabuki is performed live, by shamisen players and an ensemble known as the hayashi. … Within a single play, act, or even scene, a series of different genres of song+shamisen are employed as needed to musically accompany dance pieces, narrative sections, sections borrowing from the puppet theater, etc.
GAGAKU
Gagaku is a type of Japanese classical music that has been performed at the Imperial Court in Kyoto for several centuries since the 7th century. It is today performed
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