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Music Terminology Chapter 13

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A(n) _______ is a term designating a musical work or set of works.

opus

A continuous note of fixed pitch serving as permanent bass is called a(n) _______.

drone

A(n) ________ is a compositional technique in which new lyrics are written to an existing melody.

contrafactum

The name for a Balinese sacred instrumental ensemble is a(n) ________.

<p>gamelan gambang</p> Signup and view all the answers

A(n) _________ is a slow, mournful hymn or lament.

<p>dirge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made the song 'America the Beautiful' famous?

<p>Kate Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote many well-known songs of the Civil War period, including 'Vacant Chair'?

<p>George Frederick Root</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Tears in Heaven'?

<p>Eric Clapton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which blues singer's songs addressed real and sometimes controversial aspects of life?

<p>Billie Holiday</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a New York City firefighter that has frequently sung patriotic songs to commemorate the victims of 9/11?

<p>Daniel Rodriguez</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who composed March Funébre?

<p>Frédéric Chopin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who recorded the song 'Strange Fruit'?

<p>Billie Holiday</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote musical tributes commemorating the deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana?

<p>Elton John</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the composer and pianist known for many pieces with a Polish flavor?

<p>Frédéric Chopin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the composer of 'God Bless America'?

<p>Irving Berlin</p> Signup and view all the answers

The song 'Eternal Father, Strong to Save' is also known as the 'Navy Hymn'.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Balinese funeral procession is accompanied by music played on gongs, drums, and cymbals.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In New Orleans funeral parades, the march back from the gravesite is accompanied by a dirge.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the most commonly played bagpipe songs at funerals is 'God Bless America'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The song 'Strange Fruit' is actually about lynching, a brutal form of murder.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Hausa of West Africa play the music on the gambang in honor of dead kings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Many African American spirituals contain code for information on escaping slavery through the Underground Railroad.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eric Clapton used contrafactum when he wrote 'Tears in Heaven'.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Kate Smith composed the song 'Amazing Grace' in the eighteenth century.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Vacant Chair' is a ballad mourning the casualties suffered during the Civil War.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the funeral rituals of Bali and of New Orleans.

<p>Balinese: After a period of burial, the bones are gathered and prepared for cremation. They are placed in brightly colored coffins and bright music is played on the way to the cremation site. The ashes are taken to the sea where relatives cast them away while singing. This makes dealing with death easier and happier while achieving closure when they cast away the ashes. New Orleans: There is a funeral parade with a marching band. A dirge, a slow mournful hymn, is played going to the gravesite, and music with an 'up' mood is played leaving. This helps achieve closure by making everything happy again and helps deal with death by sympathizing with people's feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify two different styles or genres of music used in funerals or memorials in the United States.

<p>Trumpet solo is one style and 'Taps' is an example of it. Funeral March is another style and Chopin's Funeral March is an example. Trumpet solos are appropriate for military funerals because they are noble and respectful. Funeral Marches are appropriate for the majority of funerals because it has a sad mood and is played on the piano slowly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast Chopin's Funeral March and Taps.

<p>Similarities: sad moods, slow tempo, used to mourn death. Differences: Funeral March speeds up in the middle slightly; Taps is used specifically for military funerals while March is used at many different funerals; Taps is a trumpet solo while March is a piano.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compare and contrast 'Eternal Father' and 'Candle in the Wind'.

<p>Similarities: mournful, sad mood; overall slow tempo. Differences: Father is for the military and Navy while Candle was originally written for Marilyn Monroe and then changed for Princess Diana; Candle is a contrafactum while Father is not; Father is about God saving people while Candle is about Monroe's or Diana's lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Musical Terms and Definitions

  • Opus: A term designating a musical work or set of works.
  • Drone: A continuous note of fixed pitch serving as a permanent bass.
  • Contrafactum: A technique where new lyrics are written to an existing melody.

Cultural Instrumentation

  • Gamelan Gambang: A Balinese sacred instrumental ensemble known for its unique sounds.

Musical Forms and Styles

  • Dirge: A slow, mournful hymn or lament often played at funerals.
  • Civil War Compositions: George Frederick Root wrote "Vacant Chair," reflecting the period's emotional landscape.

Notable Musicians and Songs

  • Kate Smith: Famous for the patriotic song "America the Beautiful."
  • Eric Clapton: Wrote the poignant song "Tears in Heaven."
  • Billie Holiday: Known for addressing controversial life aspects through her songs, including "Strange Fruit."

Commemorative Figures

  • Daniel Rodriguez: A New York City firefighter who honors 9/11 victims through patriotic songs.
  • Frédéric Chopin: Composer of "March Funébre," which features a somber tone.
  • Irving Berlin: Authored the iconic "God Bless America."
  • Elton John: Writes musical tributes for figures like Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana.

True or False Concepts

  • "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" is known as the "Navy Hymn" - True.
  • Balinese funeral processions feature gongs, drums, and cymbals - True.
  • New Orleans funeral parades include dirges on the return from the gravesite - False.
  • "God Bless America" is commonly played as a bagpipe song at funerals - False.
  • "Strange Fruit" addresses lynching - True.
  • The Hausa of West Africa honor dead kings with gambang music - False.
  • Spirituals often contained coded messages for escaping slavery - True.
  • Eric Clapton applied contrafactum in "Tears in Heaven" - False.
  • Kate Smith composed "Amazing Grace" - False.
  • "Vacant Chair" mourns Civil War casualties - True.

Funeral Rituals: Bali vs. New Orleans

  • Bali: Bones are gathered after burial and prepared for cremation with bright music, completed by casting ashes into the sea as an act of closure.
  • New Orleans: Features a funeral parade with dirges played to the gravesite, transitioning to uplifting music, helping the community to embrace joy and closure.

Music Genres in Funerals

  • Trumpet Solo: Example is "Taps," suitable for military funerals due to its noble tone.
  • Funeral March: Chopin's "Funeral March" embodies sadness and is typically played at various funerals.

Comparisons of Musical Pieces

  • Chopin's Funeral March vs. Taps:

    • Similarities: Both evoke sadness and a slow tempo for mourning.
    • Differences: Funeral March includes a slight tempo increase; Taps is specifically for military funerals while the March suits a variety of contexts.

  • Eternal Father vs. Candle in the Wind:

    • Similarities: Both have a mournful mood and slow tempo.
    • Differences: "Eternal Father" pertains to military themes, while "Candle" was originally a tribute to Monroe and later adapted for Diana. "Candle" is a contrafactum and centers on their lives, while "Father" focuses on divine protection.

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