Listening Activity Journal #1 –
Pick one of the songs from the Focus Examples in the chapters of the textbook that are covered in this learning module (iTunes and Spotify links for these can be found on the course page above). Describe what you hear in the example.
How is this music the same or different from the music you usually listen to?
How does the music reflect the culture it represents?
What is the style, or genre of the music?
Are there any singers, or is it instrumental?
What instruments do you recognize?
Do you hear any patterns, or form to the music?
How does the music change, or progress through time (from beginning to end)?
This should be a one-to-two page paper (around 300 words) and must include:
The name of the piece of music (or song).
The name of the group/band or performer.
Each Listening Activity Jounal is a 300-word (one to two pages) review, and must be submitted in a format compatible with Microsoft Word.
“La Vie en Rose,” Edith Piaf
“La Vie en Rose,” Edith Piaf (iTunes)(Links to an external site.)
“La Vie en Rose,” Edith Piaf (Spotify)(Links to an external site.)
“The Missouri Waltz,” Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
“The Missouri Waltz,” Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers (iTunes)(Links to an external site.)
“The Missouri Waltz,” Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers (Spotify)(Links to an external site.)
“West End Blues,” Louis Armstrong
“West End Blues,” Louis Armstrong (iTunes)(Links to an external site.)
“West End Blues,” Louis Armstrong (Spotify)(Links to an external site.)
“Hound Dog,” Elvis Presley
“Hound Dog,” Elvis Presley (iTunes)(Links to an external site.)
“Hound Dog,” Elvis Presley (Spotify)(Links to an external site.)
“A Day in the Life,” the Beatles
“A Day in the Life,” the Beatles (iTunes)(Links to an external site.)
“A Day in the Life,” the Beatles (Spotify)(Links to an external site.)
“I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” Mary J. Blige and Method Man
“I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” Mary J. Blige and Method Man (iTunes)(Links to an external site.)
“I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By,” Mary J. Blige and Method Man (Spotify)
Thank you.
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