Browsing Department of Music by Subject "Music"
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Amat's "Guitarra Española" and its Influence on Music Theory
(2019-05-22)The guitar was one of the most popular instruments of the 17th century and played a large role in the way that theorists and musicians thought about music during the 16th and 17th centuries. A new style of guitar playing ... -
SCHUBERT AND HIS ILLUSTRIOUS REPETITIVE NATURE
(2021-08-16)Schubert’s music is renowned for its repetitive nature; many critics like Dr. Joshua Drake think this is a negative trait of his compositions. When speaking on Schubert’s strengths and weaknesses, Dr. Drake states, “Haydn's ... -
“STYLE WITHIN STYLE”: CHOPIN’S USE OF SMALLER-FORM STYLES USED IN HIS SONATA-FORM WORKS
(2021-05-09)Frédéric Chopin is widely renowned for his standalone piano works, namely his nocturnes, mazurkas, and polonaises. Many contend Chopin was better suited for salon music and should not have attempted sonata-form pieces for ...