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What country is the song 'Puspa Wresti' from?
Bali (Indonesia)
What genre is the song 'Puspa Wresti'?
Gamelan
Why aren't the instruments of this kind of ensemble interchangeable with other ensembles in 'Puspa Wresti'?
Because the gamelan is built and tuned to stay together
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What country is the song 'Adagio for Strings' from?
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When was 'Adagio for Strings' composed?
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Does 'Adagio for Strings' demonstrate a blended sound concept or a disparate sound concept?
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What country is the song 'Take Five' from?
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What is the Drum Set classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?
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Does 'Take Five' demonstrate a blended sound concept or a disparate sound concept?
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What country is the song 'Las Abajenas' from?
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Describe the traits of the two mariachi-specific guitar-like instruments (guitarron, vihuela) in 'Las Abajenas'.
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What country is the song 'Sanjo' from?
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What is the Komungo classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?
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What is the Banjo classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?
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What country is the song 'Ladainha' from?
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Study Notes
Indonesian Music - "Puspa Wresti"
- Originates from Bali, Indonesia.
- Represents the Gamelan genre, characterized by its ensemble of percussive instruments.
- Gamelan instruments are uniquely built and tuned to ensure harmonious collaboration, making them non-interchangeable with other ensembles.
- Holds significant spiritual meaning in Bali, with artistry influenced by ancient Hindu texts; the sound of its bronze instruments is believed to possess spiritual power.
American Classical - "Adagio for Strings"
- Composed in the United States during the 20th century.
- Written by Samuel Barber, a prominent American composer.
- Demonstrates a blended sound concept, as the instruments share similar timbres.
American Jazz - "Take Five"
- Composed by Dave Brubeck and hails from the United States.
- Instrumentation sequence: Drum Set, Piano, Bass, and Saxophone.
- Drum Set classified as a collection of membranophones and idiophones in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system, while the Piano and Bass are classified as chordophones. The Saxophone is categorized as an aerophone.
- Exhibits a disparate sound concept due to the unique timbres produced by different instruments.
Mexican Mariachi - "Las Abajenas"
- Originates from Mexico and composed by Mariachi Cobre.
- Represents the Mariachi genre with diverse instrumentation, including Spanish guitar, guitarron, vihuela, violins, trumpets, harp, and voices.
- Features two unique guitar-like instruments: the guitarron, a rounded back 6-string bass-like guitar, and the vihuela, a smaller 5-string rhythmic guitar.
- Displays both blended and disparate sound characteristics, as some instruments produce similar timbres while others differ.
Korean Music - "Sanjo"
- Originates from Korea, showcasing the komungo, a traditional string instrument.
- Komungo classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel-Sachs system.
- Represents high cultural status in Korean society.
American Bluegrass - "Punchdrunk"
- Composed by Bela Fleck and originates from the United States.
- Features the banjo, classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification.
- The banjo is often associated with lower cultural status within American music traditions.
Brazilian Music - "Ladainha"
- From Brazil and associated with the Capoeira genre, a form of martial arts with musical elements.
- Created by enslaved individuals as a means to disguise the practice of martial arts using music and dance.
- Instrumentation includes the berimbau, classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel-Sachs system.
- The berimbau features a gourd, wire, and stick, played near the stomach, embodying the fusion of music and movement in the Capoeira tradition.
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