Galician Avant-garde Poetry Movements
European Avant-garde Poetry
The avant-gardes were currents of artistic and literary renewal that developed in the West over the first decades of the twentieth century. Among them were Dadaism, Surrealism, Cubism, Futurism, Expressionism, and Creationism. They had in common a desire to break with the prevailing aesthetic conventions through dehumanization and anti-sentimentalism, a renewal of poetic language, and radical freedom for the creator. These currents disseminated their artistic ideas through
Read MoreBaroque Music: Characteristics, Style, and Evolution
Qualities That Define Baroque Music
Around 1600, a change of technique and aesthetics in vocal and instrumental music emerged, involving both religious and secular themes. The accompanied melody, with one voice predominating over the others, became a key feature. This contrasted with the equal, contrapuntal polyphony of the preceding era. Composers focused on expressing emotion through a single musical melody.
Basso Continuo
The basso continuo, a low voice, served as the harmonic foundation of the
Read MoreUnderstanding Musical Expression, Tempo, Vocal Groups, and Jazz
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What is Musical Expression?
Musical expression occurs when the interpreter conveys the emotion beyond the written notes to the listener. The elements that contribute to this are: dynamics (the use of different shades), tempo, character, and accentuation and articulation.
Tempo and Movement in Music
Tempo refers to the speed at which a musical work is executed. The tempo can convey different sensations. Tempo markings are placed at the beginning of the piece, above the staff.
Metronome: A device
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Introduction
By analyzing Ed Sheeran’s “Happier,” I learned a lot about Urban Popular Music, especially regarding its musical elements and cultural context. This song, released in 2017, is a great example of how modern pop music uses simple musical structures to convey deep emotions while also reflecting cultural trends of its time.
Musical Elements
In terms of musical elements, “Happier” shows many characteristics of Urban Popular Music. The song follows a typical verse-chorus-verse-bridge-chorus
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Medieval Love Songs and Galician Literature
Love songs are medieval lyrical compositions where the man is the singer, addressing a woman. These songs, originating in Provence, often depict unrequited love. The lady is idealized and remains anonymous.
Types of Love Songs
- Songs of Mastery: Complex compositions with refrains.
- Cantigas de Chorus: Songs featuring repetition in the chorus of each couplet.
- Cantigas de Amigo: Short, simple compositions, named for the appearance of the word “friend” in the first
Vivaldi’s Winter & Baroque Music: Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Monteverdi, Bach
Winter (The Four Seasons) by Antonio Vivaldi
Author: Antonio Vivaldi
Country: Italy
Period: Baroque (17th century and the mid-18th century)
Musical Form: Concerto Grosso
Comment: This work is a concerto grosso, a musical form for orchestras that consists of three movements: fast-slow-fast. The orchestra is divided into two groups: a small one of three instruments (in this case, only a single violin) and another comprising the rest of the orchestra (tutti). In each movement, there is a dialogue between
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