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What is composition?
What is composition?
The craft of putting together sounds to create a musical work.
What is a hook in music?
What is a hook in music?
The motive or 'grabber' phrase in a song that often accompanies the words of the song's titles.
What is modulation?
What is modulation?
A change in key.
What is a fanfare?
What is a fanfare?
What is a synthesizer?
What is a synthesizer?
What is Diane Warren's nickname?
What is Diane Warren's nickname?
What is the name of the song LeAnn Rimes sang written by Diane Warren?
What is the name of the song LeAnn Rimes sang written by Diane Warren?
What kind of award did Diane Warren win as a songwriter?
What kind of award did Diane Warren win as a songwriter?
How many songs has Diane written for TV shows and movies?
How many songs has Diane written for TV shows and movies?
What types of things did George Gershwin compose?
What types of things did George Gershwin compose?
What did George's brother do for him?
What did George's brother do for him?
Ethel Merman was made famous for singing which one of George Gershwin's songs?
Ethel Merman was made famous for singing which one of George Gershwin's songs?
What was a famous piece Gershwin wrote for piano and jazz?
What was a famous piece Gershwin wrote for piano and jazz?
What was a popular piece for orchestra called?
What was a popular piece for orchestra called?
What is the most American opera Gershwin wrote?
What is the most American opera Gershwin wrote?
What is a popular song that we often hear around Thanksgiving?
What is a popular song that we often hear around Thanksgiving?
What are the dates of Copland's life?
What are the dates of Copland's life?
Copland's earliest works were influenced by whom?
Copland's earliest works were influenced by whom?
What is a popular composition that everyone can identify with?
What is a popular composition that everyone can identify with?
What kind of sound does Libby like to inject in her music?
What kind of sound does Libby like to inject in her music?
When was Libby Larsen born?
When was Libby Larsen born?
What was a famous composition she wrote that captures the raw energy of nineteenth century life in the untamed West?
What was a famous composition she wrote that captures the raw energy of nineteenth century life in the untamed West?
What piece of music did the United States Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants commission her to write for them?
What piece of music did the United States Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants commission her to write for them?
What kind of mission did Hogan have?
What kind of mission did Hogan have?
What type of music does the Moses Hogan Chorale sing?
What type of music does the Moses Hogan Chorale sing?
Hogan shared what composer's appreciation of American folk music?
Hogan shared what composer's appreciation of American folk music?
What were the years of Hogan's life?
What were the years of Hogan's life?
What popular artists have recorded songs written by Diane Warren?
What popular artists have recorded songs written by Diane Warren?
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Study Notes
Music Composition and Terms
- Composition: The art of arranging sounds to produce a musical piece.
- Hook: An engaging musical phrase in a song, often synonymous with the song's title.
- Modulation: A shift in the key of a piece of music.
- Fanfare: A brief, flashy tune for brass instruments used to honor prominent individuals or announce significant events.
- Synthesizer: An electronic instrument with a keyboard that generates a wide variety of sounds.
Diane Warren
- Nicknamed "The Hit Machine" for her prolific songwriting ability.
- Wrote the popular song "How Do I Live," performed by Leanne Rimes.
- Received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for her contributions as a songwriter.
- Authored 73 songs specifically for television shows and films.
George Gershwin
- Composed diverse works, including popular songs, Broadway musicals, and concert music.
- His brother provided lyrics for his compositions.
- Ethel Merman gained fame for performing Gershwin's song "I Got Rhythm."
- Created notable pieces such as "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris."
- Celebrated for writing the most American opera, "Porgy and Bess."
Copland and Influences
- Aaron Copland lived from 1900 to 1990, known for his impactful compositions.
- Early works were influenced by French composers, particularly Debussy.
- "Fanfare for the Common Man" is a well-recognized and popular piece.
Libby Larsen
- Born in 1950, she integrates synthesized sounds into her music.
- Composed "The Settling Years," reflecting the energy of 19th-century life in the American West.
- Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band for the piece "Coming to Town."
Moses Hogan
- Aimed to preserve African American choral traditions by arranging heritage materials for diverse choirs.
- His chorale focuses on the gospel/spiritual music tradition.
- Shared an appreciation for American folk music similar to that of Aaron Copland.
- Lived from 1957 to 2003, contributing significantly to choral music.
Notable Artists
- Many songs have been recorded by various renowned artists, including Aerosmith, Toni Braxton, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, and Rod Stewart.
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