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20 th Century American Music 1930s

20 th Century American Music 1930s. E.J. Russell Elementary School 5 th Grade Music Mrs. Sandor . Elements of Music. LAUNDRY LIST. 1. Melody 2. Harmony 3. Rhythm 4. Form 5. Style 6. Mood 7. Timbre: Instrumentation / Vocal 8. Tempo 9. Dynamics. LAUNDRY LIST.

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20 th Century American Music 1930s

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  1. 20th Century American Music1930s E.J. Russell Elementary School 5th Grade Music Mrs. Sandor

  2. Elements of Music LAUNDRY LIST 1.Melody 2.Harmony 3.Rhythm 4.Form 5.Style 6.Mood 7. Timbre: Instrumentation / Vocal 8.Tempo 9. Dynamics

  3. LAUNDRY LIST Melody: A logical succession of musical tones, also called the tune. Harmony: Combination of musical notes sounded at the same time. Rhythm: The patterns of sounds & silences. Form: The overall plan of a piece of music.

  4. LAUNDRY LIST Style: unique way in which the elements of melody, rhythm, timbre, texture, harmony and form are handled to create a special “sound.” Mood: state of mind or emotion that is relayed in composed music. Timbre: Tone color, the unique quality produced by a voice or instrument. Tempo: Speed of beat Form: The structure of a musical composition.

  5. LAUNDRY LIST Dynamics:The volume of sound, the loudness, or softness of a musical passage; intensity, power.

  6. 1930s – GREAT DEPRESSION The period from 1929 to the beginning of World War II (1941) was known as the Great Depression. The end of the “Roaring Twenties” happened on October 29, 1929 (also known as Black Tuesday) when stock prices on Wall Street collapsed. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 282

  7. 1930s – GREAT DEPRESSION Industrial stocks lost much of their value, 11,000 U.S. banks failed, and farm prices fell.   The Great Depression put millions of people out of work across the world throughout the 1930s. Sources: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 282 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaring_Twenties#End_of_the_Roaring_Twenties

  8. 1930s – DUST BOWL During the 1930s, a severe drought in the Midwest states turned the land into a huge Dust Bowl. The dust storms were so large that roads and houses were buried, and clouds from the storms were observed hundreds of miles away. More than half the people abandoned their farms or houses and left the area.  Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 282

  9. 1930s - GOVERNMENT President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his administration created many government projects that put people to work. The New Deal, greatly aided by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, also helped create more opportunities for African Americans, other minorities, and women. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 284

  10. 1930s - GOVERNMENT Despite the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, FDR's New Deal and other events brought hope to many people. In 1936 an African American named Jesse Owens inspired our nation by winning four gold medals in the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 284

  11. 1930s – WORLDS FAIR (1939) Another highlight was the New York's World Fair of 1939. The theme was, "The World of Tomorrow“, and it gave visitors a glimpse of the future. They got to the see the first flickering images of a TV set! Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  12. 1930s - FACTS In the 1930s, the Life expectancy (how long people were expected to live) was 58.1 years for men, and 61.6 years for women. (To compare, in 2010, the life expectancy for women is 81.1, and 76.2 for men). Source: American Cultural History, Lonestar College http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  13. 1930s - FACTS Money was scarce in the 1930s due to the Depression. Many students were unable to go to school due to lack of money for clothes, supplies, and books.The famous Dick and Jane books that taught millions of children to read were first published in 1931. Source: American Cultural History, Lonestar College http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade20.html

  14. 1930s - FACTS Average annual earnings was: $1,368.Unemployment rose to 25%. Movies, parlor games and board games were popular. Source: American Cultural History, Lonestar College http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade20.html

  15. 1930s - FAMOUS PEOPLE Amelia Earhart (Aviator) Richard E. Byrd (famous explorer of the Antarctic and Arctic) Mildred Babe Didrikson (female athlete) Jesse Owens (famous African American athlete) Will Rogers (radio commentator, film actor, and author) Walter Winchell ('gossip' columnist and radio commentator)Source: American Cultural History, Lonestar College http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade20.html

  16. 1930s - ENTERTAINMENT When people are feeling "down and out,“ they often turn to music or other entertainment. This was certainly true during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 284

  17. 1930s – RADIO/MOVIES Movies and radio broadcasts helped the American public look on the lighter side. The main attractions of this time were King Kong (1933) and The Wizard of Oz (1939). The radio entertained the public with variety shows, soap operas, and quiz shows.It reached its popularity in the 1930s. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 284 & http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  18. 1930s – RADIO In addition to the news, some of the more popular shows were adventure series, such as The Lone Ranger, Superman, and Dick Tracy.The classic radio broadcast was The War of the Worlds (1938), which sent Americans into a panic for several hours, fearing invasion by Martians. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 284

  19. 1930s – ENTERTAINMENT The golden age of the mystery novel continued as people escaped into books, reading writers like Agatha Christie. In 1935 Parker Brothers introduced the game of Monopoly. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  20. 1930s – ART DECO The Art Deco period is the period between World War I and World War II that is defined by its art and architecture. The period represents a graciousness of form. Artists were striving for elegant simplicity and used geometric shapes, exotic materials, and vibrant colors in their designs. An example is the Chrysler Building in New York City. | Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 336

  21. 1930s – ART DECO Many of the nation's most memorable skyscrapers (the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Rockefeller Center) were completed in the early 1930s. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  22. 1930s - SWING Swing began gradually during the late 1920s and continued into the 1940s. Swing was usually played by big bands of ten musicians or more. The instruments of these bands were usually grouped into three categories: rhythm (piano, guitar, acoustic bass, and drums), brass (trumpets and trombones), and reeds (saxophones and clarinets). Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 336

  23. 1930s - BANDS Most big bands had soloists, or “sidemen.” Performers in big bands were required to read music because they played from elaborately written arrangements. Some of the well-known band leaders of the era included Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Harry James, and Lionel Hampton. Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 336

  24. 1930’s – SWING DANCING Swing dance is a true United States folk dance. It started in the late 1920s in the ballrooms of Harlem in New York City. In the 1930s, it was called the lindy hop after the heroic American aviator, Charles Lindbergh. The dance has also been called the jitterbug, the be-bop, and the boogie-woogie. Today, most people call it swing, Source: Silver Burdett Making Music, pg. 336

  25. 1930’s – BAND LEADERS Tommy Dorsey Benny Goodman Duke Ellington Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  26. 1930’s – BAND LEADERS Jimmy Dorsey Glenn Miller Count Basie Sources: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html, http://www.swingmusic.net,

  27. 1930’s – MUSICALS In the 1930s Broadway produced some of the most famous and lasting American musicals.George and Ira Gershwin wrote the hits “Strike Up the Band”, “Girl Crazy”, and “Of Thee I Sing”. Cole Porter produced such works as “Anything Goes”. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  28. 1930’s – MUSICALS Songwriters and lyricists like Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, and Richard Rodgers composed melodies still being played and sung today. It was in 1935 that George Gershwin's American folk opera Porgy and Bess was first performed, still played. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  29. 1930’s – AMERICAN MUSIC In 1931 Congress designated "The Star Spangled Banner" as the national anthem. In 1938 Kate Smith sang Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" and made the song her own. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  30. 1930s - FASHION French fashion was too expensive for most Americans, and American designers became more popular. Hollywood movie stars such as Bette Davis and Greta Garbo set fashion trends in dresses designed by American designers. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  31. 1930s - FASHION The Great Depression meant that clothes had to last a long time, so styles did not change every season. A simple print dress with a waist line and longer hem became popular. The use of the zipper became wide spread for the first time because it was less expensive than the buttons and closures previously used. Source: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade30.html

  32. 1930s – HAIR STYLES Eton Crop Style Source: http://www.hairarchives.com Source: http://www.hairarchives.com

  33. 1930s – FASHION Eton Crop Style Source: http://vintageclothing.about.com/od/1930s/tp/30s_womens.htm Source: http://www.buttons-and-bows.co. uk/1930's

  34. 1930s – FASHION Source: http://zingpat.com/1930s-mens-clothing.html Source:http://www.uvm.edu/landscape/dating/clothing_and_hair/1930s_clothing_men.php

  35. 1930s – AUTOS The 1930s were an important time for cars in the United States with the introduction of four-wheel hydraulic brakes, radio and heaters. This was also the beginning of the beginning of V-8, the V-12, and the V-16 engines. 1932 American Austin Bantam Roadster Source: http://www.ehow.com /list_7357357_popular-cars-1930s.html Source: http://www.pbase.com/ rpdoody/image/117434231

  36. 1930s – AVIATION In the 1930s Howard Hughes and his aircraft broke every major speed and distance record.Charles Lindbergh flew and charted air routes across the North and South Atlantic and the northern Pacific for the early airlines. Amelia Earhart set numerous legitimate speed and distance records through the mid-thirties. She was the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. Her plane disappeared over the South Pacific during her famous 1937 around-the-world flight. Source: http://www.gruner.com/flight/appendix/aviators/index.htm

  37. 1930s - FACTS For more information, go to: http://www.teacherweb.com/NY/PineBush/DoreenSandor 5th GRADE MUSIC - 20th Century American Music ( Click to open) http://www.teacherweb.com/NY/PineBush/DoreenSandor/wqr8.aspx

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