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Chapter 1: The Power of Music

Chapter 1: The Power of Music. The Power of Music: “ To control the people, control the music ” -Plato. Why do you listen to music? What role does music play in your life? How do you listen to music?*

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Chapter 1: The Power of Music

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  1. Chapter 1: The Power of Music

  2. The Power of Music:“To control the people, control the music” -Plato • Why do you listen to music? • What role does music play in your life? • How do you listen to music?* • Why is music so universally appealing? • How would YOU define music? • Why is music so appealing? • What is its attraction? • Does it perpetuate the human species?

  3. Listening to Music • 1870’s: Wax cylinders • 1940’s: Vinyl records • 1960’s: Cassette tape; Eight track • 1990’s: CDs • 2000’s: MP3 and M4A files 2014?????

  4. How does Classical Music Work?

  5. Genres of Classical Music Genre: A type of music

  6. Styles of Classical Music • 476-1450: The Middle Ages • 1450-1600: Renaissance • 1600-1750: Baroque Era • 1750-1820: Classical Era • 1820-1900: Romantic Era • 1880-1920: Impressionist Era • 1900-1985: Modern Era • 1945-present: Postmodern Era Each musical era has its own unique characteristics.

  7. The Language of Music • Music is a means of communication • Music can covey any emotion • Music has been a part of our live since infancy • We really learn to appreciate music when we learn why!

  8. Take the Classical Music Challenge! • Listen to Taylor Swift sing "Love Story" • Listen to Renee Fleming sing "O mio bambino caro” • Whose artistry impresses you the most? • Listen to Colplay perform "Viva La Vida" • Listen to Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries” • Which gives you chills? • Listen for similarities and differences!

  9. Four Notes that Changed the World • Listen to the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony • Listen for the ever-changing appearance of the four-note motive • Motive: a short, distinct musical figure • Symphony: an instrumental genre for orchestra • Movement: a large independent section of a major instrumental work

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