Write a short essay (about 1 page) on the following topic: Define music as you think an African would. Use at least three specific examples from the Africa lectures to support your definition.
part2(1.5 pages): Please answer these questions about the Latin America Intro reading and upload your answers to this dropbox. You don’t need to use complete sentences or answer in essay form, but be thorough. This will count as a short essay grade.
Note: This is the first chapter of a book about Caribbean music, but this introduction could just as easily serve as an introduction to a book about Latin American music.At the bottom of page 2, the author states “Caribbean music has truly become world music, and, in its own way, world history, as well.” Based on your reading of the first two pages, why do think he says this?
Briefly summarize the Amerindian influence on the Caribbean.
What are the main African retentions found in the Caribbean today? In other words, what elements of African music are found there?
In the section “Patterns of Musical Retention,” the author discusses some of the factors that influence what kind and how much of a culture is retained in the Caribbean. What are some of these factors?
What are the main European retentions found in the Caribbean today?
What is creolization and how does it work?
part3 samba file: Write a short essay (1 page) answering the following question: “How was samba used to create a sense of national identity in Brazil?
part4(2.5pages): Write a journal entry on 5 songs/video examples of your choice from this unit. All listening/video examples are referenced within the power-point lectures. Each entry should be about half a page.
songs
-1-15 Nhemamusasa From Shona
-1-16 Makala BaAka Song
-Transverse Horn Ensemble
-Women’s Planting Song
-Amores De Colores
important information:
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
When and how to cite sources:All assignments can be done based on the course materials provided –nooutside research is required for any assignments. If you are directly referencing course materials in your written assignments, you can do so informally (e.g. “According to the power-point lecture, blah blah blah.”) You should put everything in your own words as much as possible –don’t just cut and paste from the power-points. If you do use exact quotes, you need to use quotation marks.You are not required to consult outside materials, but if you choose to use them, theymust be cited formally. You may use any citation system that you are comfortable using –most students use MLA.
