MUSIC

Gemielyn Lopez Arts

 According to Nielsen Music (2017), 90% of the
population listens to music. On average, they spend
32.1 hours a week of which comprise of 41% listening
time though streaming; 24% from radio, 14% digital
music library, 11% physical music formats and 9% for
other means.
Classical Vs.
Modern Music
 According to Driblette (2017), these two
differ in many ways, including
instrumentation, form, style, purpose and
method of creation.
 Instrumentation
Typically, classical music is performed by groups of acoustic
instruments. These instruments include the violin, viola, cello,
Classical vs flute, upright bass, piccolo, French horn, tuba, trumpet, trombone,
clarinet, oboe, bassoon and saxophone.
Modern Music
Modern music utilizes instruments such as the electric guitar,
electric bass and keyboard. While both classical and modern
music use percussion instruments, classical often uses a
percussion section with multiple players each playing separate
instruments.
 Form
Classical music consists of primarily instrumental
Classical vs compositions of various sections. Symphony is a
typical example of classical composition, and
Modern Music
includes four movements.
Modern music uses much smaller forms than
classical music, usually lasting a few minutes.
 Style
Classical music has many more naunces to style than
modern Clasic. In classical music, emphasis is placed on the
Classical vs emotion and interpretation performers put into a written
Modern Music piece of music.
While modern music often expresses emotion through the
singer of a group, there is more of an emphasis on
Improvisation and variation than in classical music.
 Purpose
Classical music's purpose is generally to entertain a
Classical vs seated audience and to stimulate listeners emotionally
Modern Music and Intellectually. While some modern music is
developed to stimulate in similar ways, much modern
music is developed simply for dancing, which is
uncommon for classical music outside of the ballet.
 Method of Creation
The composition of each type of music differs greatly, Given
the long forms of classical music, it is not uncommon far
Classical vs composers to take years, even decades, to complete a work.
Modern Music Classical music is often created by introducing many themes
and motifs that are developed slowly throughout a piece.
Conversely, modern music often uses much fewer motifs and
ideas.
Elements
of Music
 On a fundamental level, melody consists of a
Melody series of pitches. The repetition of the same pitch
is what we recognize as a melody or tune. An
important thing to remember is that its
succession relies on the pitch and duration of a
song.
 It is basically a "placement in time" or may
Rhythm also refer to the "pattern" in time of a single
small group of notes. It can also mean as a
repetitive pulse of the music that is repeated
all throughout the song.
 Rhythm terms
Rhythm a. Tempo.
b. Measure.
c. Rhythmic Pattern.
 It refers to the connection between
melodic and harmonic lines in music.
Texture Music may have a thick or thin texture.
The more the melodic lines are, the
thicker its texture.
 May be categorized into;
• Monophonic
Texture • Polyphonic
• Homophonic
Dynamics This pertains to the level of softness
and loudness of music
Harmony When you have the more than one pitch
sounding the same time in music, the result
is harmony.
Historical Genres
Of Classical Music
 Early Music (1400's)
The first fully acknowledged era in classical music was the
Renaissance period. There was, however, all sorts of
music before that, much of it laying the foundations for the
composers who were to come and this all sits under the
umbrella of what we refer to today as the Early period.
 Early Music (1400's)
Prominent composers during this time Included Guido
d'Arezzo (born c.991) Hildegard of Bingen (born c.1098)
and Guillaume de Machaut (born c.1300).
 Renaissance (1400-1600)
The Renaissance followed on from the Middle Ages and
was for musicians an era of discovery, Innovation and
exploration - the name means 'rebirth'.
 Baroque (1600-1750)
The Baroque period refers to an era which includes
composers like Bach, Vivaldi and Handel, who
pioneered new styles like the concerto and the sonata.
 Classical (1750-1830)
Classical era in the history of music specifically refers to the
period when composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven
were active, championing the symphony, composing comic
operas, and developing the piano sonata.
 Romantic (1830-1900)
In the Romantic period compositions became
increasingly expressive and inventive. Expansive
symphonies, virtuosic piano music, dramatic operas, and
passionate songs took inspiration from art and literature.
 20th Century (1900-1999)
The history and politics of the 20th Century provided
inspiration for the diverse range of musical styles developed
in this era, pioneered by composers ranging from Elgar and
Britten, to Stravinsky, Gershwin, and John Williams.
Theatre
Gemielyn Lopez Arts
Theatre has its origins in the Greek word "theatron"
which means "a place for looking" other sources
translate it as "seeing place." Theatre buildings
have been existing since the Ancient greeks. Most
often not, theatre is commonly associated with
performances limited only to those peformaned in
theatre buildings.
 T h eat r e i s al so o f t en
ass o ci at ed w i t h " d r a m a" .

• "The terms "drama", "dramatic

theatre" and "spoken theatre"
are often used
interchangeably. Although
strictly speaking the term
"drama" refers to a form of
literature (along with prose
and poetry). It is also
employed as synonym for
theatre in general" (Balme,
2012, p.4).
 Theatre as an Art
One of the key characteristics of art is that it mirrors
life. This is also true to theatre, which makes it an
art. As an art form, a key feature of theatre is
selectivity.
 Theatre is universal.
We find THEATRE In every culture. Although,
entertainment and artistic experience are its primary
purpose, theatre can serve a number of functions
simultaneously.
Basic Elements
Of Theatre
 1. The Audience
At its most basic level, theatre provides a sensory experience for the audience; it
appeals to the human senses as audience is the actively involved in perceiving,
processing, reacting to, and storing a vast number of stimuli.
 2. The Space
For a performance to be theatre, it must be presented in a space that accommodated both
the performers and the audience of one, or the space could be as large as a sports stadium
with a cast of hundreds, even thousands, performing for an audience of fifty thousand or
more.
 3. The Performance of the Actors
At the most basic level every human being who interacts with other human
beings is an actor. Every person performs social roles for others, both
consciously and unconsciously.
 4. The Director's Supervision
The director is in charge of the artistic aspects of production. It is the director's job to
guide the transformation of the play to live production. The director interprets the play
(story, script, or message) and heads the artistic team, providing a focus and organization
for the creative work.
5. The Purpose and Point of View of a Theater Piece

In the minds of most audience members, reception is followed by understanding,

which includes "the meaning" of what they are experiencing. The meaning of a play or
a moment in the play can become something quite different for each audience member.
 6. The Work of the Playwright
While some theatrical performances progress through improvisation (the performers
make up words or movements as the go along or on-the-spot), most theatre begins with
a written text. One writer (or a group of writers) creates the play or script- a written text
indicating the words the characters speak and some of the physical action.
7. The Visual Eff ects (Costumes, Lights, Scenery, Sounds)

The play is brought to life by a team of theatre artists - headed by the director, then the
designers. A scenery pertains to visual home, location or setting for the play on stage.
Costume pertains to the "wearable scenery" for the actors to help define and express a
character.
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