Part 1(2pages): please write about classic eyptian music like umm khalthum or quran or something middle eastern. Write a short paper 2 on a music-culture of your choice. This should not be a research paper, but should instead be a music culture that you are a part of. Describe it using the ideas discussed in the reading “Thinking Musically.” A music-culture can be any group that you are affiliated with, such as a religious group, a geographic location, social organization, or an ethnic group. Upload to the “Music-Culture” dropbox.
Part 2: Write a one-page essay answering the question “How does Irish song reflect the history of Ireland?” Discuss at least 3 specific songs from the powerpoint lecture to support your answer.
Part3: 2.5 pages:Choose 5 songs or videos from this unit (you will be prompted to listen to or view these in the Power-Point lectures). For each song or video, write about half a page. Things to discuss include any musical characteristics you can hear, the context of the song, lyrics of the song, etc. Avoid vague descriptions such as “has a good beat” or “has a melody.” Try to be as objective as possible –
(You will turn one of these in for each unit; they are equally weighted. You’ll be asked to choose 5 songs or videos from the unit (you will be prompted to listen to or view these in the Power-Point lectures). For each one, write about half a page. Things to discuss include any musical characteristics you can hear, the context of the song, lyrics of the song, etc. Avoid vague descriptions such as “has a good beat” or “has a melody.” You can describe instruments (to the best of your ability) as well as musical elements such as melody, timbre, form, and rhythm)
