world cultures 6 chinese music. music vocabulary tempo – how fast/slow the music goes
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WORLD CULTURES 6
Chinese Music
Music Vocabulary
Tempo – how fast/slow the music goes
Music Vocabulary
Timbre – unique sound quality
Music Vocabulary
Duration – length of time the music lasts
Music Vocabulary
Dynamics – how loud or soft the music is
Crescendo – the music gets louderDecrescendo – the music gets softer
Purposes of Music
Ceremonial – for cultural/religious reasons Examples: weddings, baptisms, celebrations, etc.
Purposes of Music
Artistic – for expression of ideas; meant to be heard
Purposes of Music
Recreational – for fun/entertainment
History
4000 BC!212 –books/music burned
philosophers buried alive
Musical Instruments
Silk Zither with silk strings
String Pipa (lute/guitar) Guzhong (like a dulcimer)
Today’s Music
Lots of Western influence Where does this Western influence come from?
Lots of Japanese influencePolitical music dramasBeijing Opera
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