Counterpoint Essays

Junwen Jia Dr. Jacqueline Avila Musicology Paper I 9/27/2016 From Medieval to Renaissance: The Motet in Transition During the Medieval and Renaissance Periods, the Motet became the most well-developed form of polyphonic vocal music. The motet was created based on the Magnus liber organi (Great Book of Organum) of French composer Leonin (fl. 1169-1201). In organum, a second voice part (the discant clausula) was added above existing Latin chant texts. This later came to be known as “motet,” from

intertextuality in order to generate their distinctive but hybrid discourse. This hybrid discourse can be conceptualized using Edward Said’s notion of the “contrapuntal”. As the adjective “contrapuntal” implies, the literary journalist discourse exhibits a counterpoint among diverse stories that “play off one another, with only a provisional privilege being given

Name Course Institution Tutor Date Introduction In the history of art, Baroque is considered one of the most opulent artistic styles. Baroque artistic style began in Rome about 1600 before spreading to other regions. The style is characterized by energetic movement and display. The style has however been criticized as one that is extravagant in terms of the sums spent on the public monuments. This paper is a defense of the magnificence and splendor of Baroque art of the King

With rich historical context and sharp rhetoric, Richard Taruskin argues against a misconception about the impending demise of Classical Music. In doing so, he exemplifies three authors who argue for the ongoing crisis in Classical Music and why in their minds, Classical Music should be preserved at all cost. Taruskin then methodically dismantle their attempts to save Classical Music and instead provide his own view and its place in society. His main thesis is that classical music is undergoing a

Even though the benefits of classical music are extremely significant, Americans still prefer visual entertainment over the intense, intelligent listening that classical music demands. Classical music requires significantly more attentive listening than most modern pop music. Although it is true that some pop songs contain thoughtful lyrics and music that connect the listener on a deep emotional level, most do not challenge the listener intellectually. According to Daniel Asia, an American composer

Take home Test: Music Appreciation 1. Compare and Contrast the music of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic Period. The baroque sound is very strict on Tempo and articulations. In Baroque musical works each note must be played clearly. Baroque music is often Polyphonic, which explains why they have so many keyboard instruments. Unlike most Classical and Romantic musical works, the baroque period hardly uses any pedals. Baroque music has somewhat of a hard strong sound to it. Classical music doesn’t

Counterpoint can be defined as the combination of different melodic lines in a composition. Good counterpoint requires both a logical harmonic relationship between the lines as well as a degree of individuality and independences within the lines. Theorists have emphasized the vertical aspects of species counterpoint by defining the certain note combinations that are dissonances and consonances and prescribing where both should occur in both strong and weak beats. To contrast this, many great composers

Desdemona, Counterpoint of Mankind’s Corruption Themes of deception and slander characterize Shakespeare's unique tragedy, Othello the Moor of Venice. Shakespeare seems to be highlighting all that is wrong with the world via Iago, a paranoid and miserably jealous character determined to pull everyone down to his gloomy state. Another character, Roderigo pathetically seeks Desdemona’s love despite her marriage while Othello unreasonably remains suspicious of his wife’s fawning fidelity. Yet, the alluring

key just as the others. It has counterpoint with the trumpets and clarinets, which I thoroughly enjoyed since I played clarinet and my brother played trumpet in middle school. There was a gradual crescendo during this movement as the brass and percussion became easier to distinguish, but it receded again near the end as the winds prevailed and carried the piece to a calm end. The fourth movement, “Wolsey’s Wilde,” had lots of counterpoint. There was some counterpoint between the trumpets and the whole

“The Counterpoint: Native American -Themed Sports Teams Represent The History and Traditions of the Areas They Represent, and Changing Names Does a Disservice the Community” by Michael Auerbach has a stronger argument than “The point: Native American -Themed Sports Teams Represent The History and Traditions of the Areas They Represent, and Changing Names Does a Disservice the Community” because the Auerbach article has more evidence and facts than the point article. First, the counterpoint article

The counterpoint, "Hollywood Filmmakers Should Not be Villainized for Movie Violence", is the more persuasive article and is better supported by evidence. For example, filmmakers should not need to take into consideration the behavioral changes in people due to the violence portrayed in their movies. According to the strong evidence in the text, "Violent behavior is an extremely complex issue that cannot be reduced to a simple cause-effect relationship" (Counterpoint para. 3). Violence seen in movies

of the Dark Ages and thus formed the beginning of ‘modern’ Western art music. Resulting mainly from different compositional techniques, music in the Renaissance became more harmonic then that of the previous era. By comparing harmonic systems, counterpoint techniques and textural elements between these two eras, it is evident that music of the Renaissance marks the start of Western art music as we know it today.   The perception of harmony started to move from Medieval tuning to a more triadic system

feel suspense. The popularity of suspense films and fiction creates mysteries and provides a mental workout to try to brainstorm the next things to happen. The elements of suspense in Hitchcock’s article, including Playing God, Plausibility, and Counterpoints, are all demonstrated in the film “Breakdown.” Alfred Hitchcock says that one of the best ways to create suspense is to let the audience play God. meaning that the viewers get to know things the characters don't know. For example, the director

“No matter whether it’s someone from the political left or right, we just need a voice to stand up and defend animal rights” a quote from Brigitte Bardot on animal experimentation. Animal experimentation has been going on for over 300 years and this is just what has been recorded in records. There are many types of test performed on animals:Draize Test: A laboratory test in which a cosmetic or drug is dropped into a rabbit 's eyes, which are held open with clips, to determine the level of irritation

researchers to keep the animals away from fear unless it affects their research (“Is Research Painful?”). Another common argument is every major medical advancement is attributable to experiments on animals (“Animal Testing Is Bad Science: Point/Counterpoint”). While it is true that the Animal Welfare act is supposed to protect animals, that doesn’t mean the act fully protects them. Also, experimenting on animals is nowhere as effective as researching on humans has been. As stated before, many people

Classical music and is recognized for ornamentation added to long melodic lines, the addition and use of harpsichord and basso continuos. Another was the development of counterpoint, which is when two or more melodies are combined that contrast with each other (Tollervey, Nicholas H.). Bach is well known for his use of counterpoint and fugue. ("Baroque Orchestral Music."). During this time period, musical components such

CHINA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Name Professor Institution Course Date The article I have chosen is “Canada to decide on potential free trade agreement with China fall, with Asia seen as counterpoint to NAFTA renegotiation.” The Article was published on September June, 2017 by Marie Danielle. The article focuses on the disadvantages of free trade Agreement between China and Canada. It actually analyzes how federal government is benefiting from distraction of NAFTA trying to push efforts

slant/angle intro towards the side of the dispute you favor. Intro/allude to the topics/points you will explore in BP 1 & BP 2. Thesis/position statement that includes the essay topics/points your BP 1 & BP 2 will use. [THESIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BP3 COUNTERPOINT] MR SMITH’S BAD INTRO EXAMPLE: HOOK. The play The Taming of The Shrew, by William Shakespeare, reveals the tale of Petruchio and Kate and how they meet, court, and marry. With this story as a backdrop the play explores concepts of how one should

This is when the singers echo each other in a way similar to a round. Josquin was also very famous for his use of counterpoint technique during the Renaissance era. Counterpoint is the connection of melodies in a phrase. The singers each have an independent melody but when sung together it creates a harmony. Johannes Ockeghen was a famous composer and musician throughout Europe, made famous by

gun violence laws need to be implemented in order to have a safe and healthy society. The government needs to be more careful about who they give guns to because it is very dangerous to give unauthorized guns to random people. According to, “Counterpoint: Gun Control Saves Lives”, “Experts estimate that about one-third of all American households contain firearms, and that the total number of guns in circulation is at least 240 million.” This shows that the government may be too careless about