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Hip Hop Culture and Identity, 2005.
A thorough examination of the hip hop culture and its impact on a person's identity.
34,125 words (approx. 136.5 pages), 150 sources, MLA, AU$ 360.95
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This research explores the hip hop culture and its identity. An overview of the current literature is given that reflects the theoretical position of Black culture in the United States. In addition a definition of hip hop and rap is provided, including a discussion of its origins and the current state this art form is in. The influence of the ghetto and hip hop culture is explored at length, as well as the lyrical content of the music. Commercialization of this unique music form is discussed, in addition to hip hop culture's tendency toward visualization as opposed to aural. Finally, hip hop as a global force is reviewed. In the end, it becomes clear that hip hop music is a significant influence on global culture, for Black and non-Black community members and this influence has been facilitated by technology and the drive of capitalism.
Introduction
The History of Hip Hop
Overview of Current Literature Regarding Hip Hop
Defining Hip Hop Culture
The Four Pillars of Hip Hop and Others
The Ghetto, Hip Hop Culture and the Divergent Styles of West Coast and East Coast
East Coast versus West Coast Conflict
Geographical Diversity of Hip Hop Today
Hip Hop and the Jail Culture
Graffiti as a Subversive and Sublime Cultural Arm of Hip Hop
African Americans and Spatial Mobility
The Ghetto Environment and its Effects on the Lyrical Content of Hip Hop
Examination of Lyrical Content in Gangsta Rap Songs
Discussion of Virulent and Caustic Language Within the Sub-Genre of Gangsta Rap
The Double Standard in the World of Gangsters as Demonstrated by Hip Hop
Hip Hop Culture and Misogyny
Hip Hop Culture and the Poetry of the Dispossessed
The Controversy About Selling Out and Hip Hop Culture
Representing the Ghetto
Hip Hop Culture and Sports Marketing
Hip Hop Sales Statistics and the Thug Image for Sales Controversy
Hip Hop as a Force in American Pop Culture and the Displacement of Other Genres of Music
Tastes and Decadence in Hip Hop Culture
The Hip Hop Culture and Political Influence
Hip Hop as a Global Force
References
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"Although one may be led to believe that hip hop music is a recent evolution, it relates back to the griots of West Africa, from more than two hundred years ago. The griots were, and in some rural areas still are, storytellers, poets and traveling singers who played an important role in ancient African societies. They used poetry and rhythm to teach the people about their history, as written language was rarely used ("Griot").
One could even argue that hip hop music began even earlier than griots, stemming from the ancient societies of Egypt, as a rich, Black tradition of admiration for rhetoric in both written and spoken form. It is part of the Black rhetorical continuum, as it borrows from and expands a tradition of creative use of language styles and strategies. It was created as rhetoric of resistance primarily to racial discrimination and oppression (Kopano). "
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History of the Violin, 2005.
A look at the history of the violin.
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 96.95
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The violin is both a work of art and a musical instrument. Its complex and often disputed history is explored in this paper. The paper begins by introducing the instrument and then discusses a brief history of its development. The violin's construction is examined as well as its sound, tone and acoustics.
Introduction
History of the Violin
Violin Construction
Sound, Tone and Acoustics
Conclusions/Analysis
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"The violin is one of the most remarkable and at the same time complex of string instruments. One cannot argue that the violin of today is both a work of art and a musical instrument that must be appreciated for its complexity and brilliance. The quality of sound and tonal differentiations produced when playing depend on many factors, including the construction of the actual instrument itself and the skill of the player.
The history of the violin is long and highly debated. There are those that claim the violin has been in existence since early biblical times, whereas others argue that the true violin as we know it today did not emerge until the mid 17th to eighteenth centuries. These differences in opinion are due largely to one's interpretation of the violin."
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Blacks in Blues Music, 2005.
This paper discusses the blues, a form of music which originated among African-American.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper explains that, as an aural music, the blues has few absolute features, intending to take on its shape and style during the performance, reflecting the personal response of its inventor to a specific occurrence or situation. The author points out that, like other black folksong, blues' lyrics are rich in imagery; the blues is distinctive for its three-line stanza, an apparent throwback to its African origins because the three-line stanza is uncommon in American and European folksong repertories. The paper relates that blues lyrics were filled with provocative and sexually pervasive imagery, openly addressing both male and female sexuality; the music was performed solo marking the advent of popular culture performances.
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"Although Handy was the first man to write a blues composition and the first to popularize the blues, two blues pieces actually appeared in print prior to his "Memphis Blues". The "Baby Seals Blues," written by the rag-pianist Artie Matthews, was published in August, 1912, and the "Dallas Blues' written by the white songwriter Hart A. Wand, was published the following month. Handy's blues piece came out three week later, followed by his "Jogo Blues" in 1913, "St. Louis Blues" in 1914, and "Joe Turner Blues" in 1915. In 1915, Matthew wrote another popular blues, "Weary Blues," and that same year, Ferdinand Joseph Morton published his "Original Jelly Roll Blues"."
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Globalization and Culture, 2004.
An analysis of the hip-hop culture, its origins and the effect globalization has on it.
1,254 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper discusses the hip-hop culture that originated in the United States in response to the oppression of African-Americans. This paper explains that this art form is therefore deeply integrated with the social consciousness from which it arose. The paper examines how other cultures adopted this art form and then illustrates the subsequent implications.
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"On the surface, there are four physical aspects that can be attributed to hip-hop as a culture. These include deejaying, breakdancing, graffiti and rhyming. These, according to, Richardson, are not the heart of the culture. Instead, the central message is the platform from which the technical, teachable aspects arise. The message relates directly to the struggle, the poverty, the oppression and the hardship suffered by the African Americans who were refused the rights of other Americans as a result of their skin color. This is a very specific group of people who created a specific culture. The technical aspects merely exist as an outlet for a specific kind of creativity."
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"The Bee Gees", 2005.
A brief look at the pop group "The Bee Gees".
743 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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This paper examines the British and Australian band that was originally a pop singer-songwriter combinations and then reborn as funk and disco. It looks at the rise to fame of the brothers Gibb and how they have found their way into every corner of popular music around the world.
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"Their first British LP, 'Bee Gees 1st' was critically acclaimed and considered innovation for its time (Bee pp). In 1968, two major hits, 'World' and 'I Gotta Get a Message to You' are still regarded as many critics as the band's golden years (Bee pp). Robin left the band in 1969 but returned in 1970 for the release of 'Lonely Days' and 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' (Bee pp). With no successful album, however, the group hit rock bottom and were generally believed to be finished (Bee pp). The band finally found the new sound they had been developing with their following album, 'Main Course,' which included 'Jive Talkin,' followed by 'You Should Be Dancing' and 'Love So Right' (Bee pp)."
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Jelly Roll Morton, 2005.
A look at the life and achievements of Jazz father Jelly Roll Morton.
1,158 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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Jelly Roll Morton was born Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe in 1890 and later became a pioneer of modern American jazz. This paper examines how Morton was not only a jazz legend, but he helped shape all of American popular music during his life and after his death. The paper begins with a look at his early life and how he evolved his career and music into the popular form of jazz known today.
Outline
Early Life
Hitting his Stride
The Music
References
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"While Jelly Roll Morton may not have "created" jazz, as he claimed many times, he certainly made an indelible mark on the genre and helped take jazz to new heights. Influenced by his early life in New Orleans and later by music he heard during his extensive travels, Morton combined well-designed composition with improvisation. Morton was considered by many to be the first true jazz composer, and he incorporated traditionally black, Latino and white musical styles into his own. By no means a man without ego, Morton was the consummate performer and soloist, but he still allowed ample opportunity for his fellow musicians to shine. Although his time was relatively short, Morton had and continues to have a strong influence over American music."
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The Geography of Music, 2005.
Examines the cultural geography of two styles of music.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper selects two musical styles and explores their cultural geography, while considering the extent to which they demonstrate diffusion, place creation/environment and resistance/expression. The styles discussed are American Rhythm-Blues of the 1950s (i.e. McKinley Morganfield "Muddy Waters" and Chester Burnett "The Wolf") and British Rocking-Blues of the 1960/70s (i.e. Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones). The geography of music is a fairly new phase of geography and music study, it has only been fully developed in the last 30 to 40 years. Much study has been done into cultural geography's effect of global music and this paper concentrates on American music, which relies heavily on place creation, diffusion, environment and expression to create memorable music that remains viable and fresh for decades.
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"Developed from jazz, blues, and countless other forces, the first rock and roll songs are attributed to bands like Bill Haley and the Comets and Elvis Presley. Historian Barlow continues, "Hence, blues diffusions can be traced to African-American rhythm and blues, soul, and even rap musical styles. Moreover, they can be traced to the flowering of rock and roll, and then rock music, among white youth" (Barlow 61). As rock and roll music grew in popularity, it was simply natural that different cultures would develop their own forms of the music, and this is true with rock, which led to offshoots around the world, including British rockin' blues by bands such as Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Rock too is a form of social protest, and so, it defines a time and a place in culture and society, just as the blues defined an earlier era, and then helped create other defining musical styles."
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Musical Theater, 2005.
Examines the history of musical theater in the United States.
1,371 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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Musical theater is almost as old as America itself. From the 1700s to the present day, the stages across the United States have come alive with the voices and instruments of dramatic, romantic and comedic musicals that have delighted audiences of all ages. This paper shows that the United States is known for its mixture of cultures, beliefs and traditions and where freedom of expression is not only allowed but encouraged. American musical theater is a prime example of this ethnic and cultural eclectic creativity and presentation. The paper traces the history of musical theater in the United States from the 1700s to the present day.
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"Rodgers and Hammerstein started their run of hits with "Oklahoma." The seemingly impossible mixture of murder, suspense and music worked because the characters were characterized in depth. The creative team took other risks as well: Instead of opening with the usual stirring ensemble number, the curtain rose on a farm woman churning butter as a cowboy enters singing a solo about the beauty of the morning. Further, Hammerstein wrote lyrics for all the songs in a conversational style, each fitting specific characters and storytelling needs. In addition, since the characters would be dealing with emotions that might sound awkward if verbalized by cowboys and farm girls, Rodgers and Hammerstein decided to use dance as an integral element."
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Choral Music Education, 2005.
This paper discusses the psychological principles and methods for teaching choral music to senior high school students.
15,235 words (approx. 60.9 pages), 35 sources, MLA, AU$ 360.95
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This paper explains that the music teacher is one of the few people in the teaching profession who is able to teach artistic expression and creativity to a whole group of students; the method in which the teacher prepares him or herself for this task makes him or her better at his or her job. The author points out that a common practice among the young singers is an attempt to 'create' clear and brilliant tone by pushing the voice rather instead than resorting to better breathing management to create the vocal sound by regulating the air flow. The paper relates that, with proper discipline and proper rehearsals, students of choral music can give choral music performances in an appreciable manner; the teacher also benefits from the independent and creative thinking of his or her students.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Adolescent Development and Vocal Production
Physiological, Mental and Emotional Processes
Stages of Female Voice Change
Stages of Male Voice Change
Knowledge of Adolescent Vocal Quality (9-12 Grades)
Adolescent and Choral Learning Environment
The Interaction of Choral Teacher with Students
Voice Classification in Senior High School
Integration of "Educational Standards" in the Choral Curriculum
Principles of Choral Pedagogy
Discipline and "Good Choral Habits"
Choral Techniques and Strategies
Rehearsal Procedures
Repertoire
Rehearsal and Concert Performance
Conclusion
The Role of Positive Choral Experience in Senior High School
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"Most of the children can be taught of singing since it is considered to be a psychomotor skill. However, the children with physical impairments like thickened vocal cords are considered to be exceptions to this. The emotional portion of the teaching caters to the learning of intrinsic hearing that enables the children to hear 'on the inside' and acknowledge and tag that they hear. The motor part of the learning is associated with good pose, breathing and phonetic integration. The recent National Assessment of Educational Progress reveals that most of the children are not desirous of learning even singing a simple melody with exactness. The oral abuses in many children are noticed by the otolaryngologists, more particularly among the boys in their attempt to pushing down their voices with a view to sounding like man. Attempting to speak on cords gives rise to vocal abuse producing vocal nodules and an unhealthy voice. The boys and girls are required to be warned of the noisy and excessive screaming and resulting damage for the vocal cords. The music teachers are to be viewed as the oral teachers for singing as well as speaking."
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High School Choral Choirs, 2005.
A look at a methodological and psychological approach to teaching adolescents singing in a choir.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 77.95
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There are known problems that are inherent in the management of a high school choral department. Most particularly, the mixed choir due to the status of the "changing voice" of the male adolescent as well as the perception experienced by adolescent males that they may not be "rough enough" and tend to pull back from membership wherein they perceive themselves in view of what others have to say about their membership in the chorus. There are also problems in uniting the group and attainment of the necessary cohesion for excellent performance within the learning environment. This paper examines some of the issues facing the high school choral teacher and briefly examines some of the methods being utilized by teachers in this high school chorus setting to enhance learning.
Table of Contents
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
I. The Methodological Approach
II. Traditional Techniques
III. Tone, Pitch and Sight-reading
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In conclusion, theory, technique and performance are all an integral part of teaching music that is not "optional" but are indeed "elemental" in music education. Necessary integration of the male and female gender adolescents must be the focus as well as an environment that is conducive to learning as well as being one that provides a "positive educational experience" for the student. The provision of a positive learning experience is of great value and promises to be successful if implemented and nurtured within a system of education. To accomplish this is requires a networking system among teachers, schools and staff who will all work "as though one" in coordination focused on the preparation of a positive learning base. Beginning with the preschool and carrying the students best interest as priority until commencement of graduation, this method will demand open communication and dedication."
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History of Jamaican Music, 2005.
A look at how the culture and society of Jamaica has influenced her music.
1,458 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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Jamaica's music is influenced by the African, European, and Spanish cultures of its inhabitants. It explains that the different cultural backgrounds of the indigenous tribes blended with the Spanish and European colonists to create a music that was unique in many respects. The writer points out that Jamaican music is a form of expression, as well as an attempt for a culture to define itself. Its achievement lies in the fact that, despite its humble beginnings, it has become a global force in the musical world.
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"Lewin and Gordon explain that native Jamaican music can be broken down into five categories, which are ritual, ceremonial, social, work and recreational. In addition, they state that ritual, ceremonial, and the social aspects of the music were the most popular forms of music in Jamaican culture and were still significant at the turn of the century. (Lewin and Gordon) Folk music originated as a result of dealing with life and its variety of circumstances. This underlying theme of coping with the joys and sorrows of life remains a significant aspect of Jamaican music. In short, Jamaican music serves many purposes and, as a result, is a form of all sorts of expressions."
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The Beatles.
This paper discusses the Beatles, the most influential artists in the music format of rock and roll.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper explains that the origin of the Beatles was the union of Paul McCartney and John Lennon in a band called "The Quarry Men," later to be joined by George Harrison, and finally, Ringo Starr. The author points out that Beatlemania began after an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964, and, the following year, the Beatles were made "Members of the Order of the British Empire," an award honoring those who are deserving either for achievement or service to the country. The paper relates that, at the top of their career, the Beatles began to unravel upon the death of their manager, Brian Epstein; the stress of fame and fortune was beginning to show on the group and, in 1969, "Abbey Road" was their last album to be recorded.
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"Rock and roll has created a culture like no other form of music ever before experienced on this planet. It has permeated through cultures so diverse that one would think they would never have anything in common. Yet, rock and roll knows geographic boundaries. It knows no language barriers. And, it knows truly no age restrictions. Rock and roll has become more universal then any other music form ever developed."
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The Tuba.
This paper discusses the history of the tuba, a musical instrument.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper explains that the tuba is the descendant of the serpent, a much older and now obsolete form of the tuba created sometime around 1590s; it is also related to the old cornet and the ophicleide.The author points out that the modern tuba came into being largely because of the piston valve in early 1800s, but it took some time to design a small piston valve, which could be fitted in a bore instrument. The paper relates that tubas are available in different sizes, which determine their pitches and, thus, their functions; for example, concerts bands are more in favor of using B-B-flat tubas, while the orchestra players prefer C-C tuba.
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"The Serpent was not immediately taken over by the tuba. There were some other variations designed before the tuba was finally embraced in its modern form. The other important ancestor of tuba is the ophicleide, which is a name deserved from two Greek words meaning serpent and keys. It was precisely in 1810 that ophicleide was designed in Ireland by Joseph Halliday. The instrument resembled a cornet in its function but looked more like a saxophone where its shape was concerned. Just like a serpent, ophicleide didn't particularly produce a pleasant sound, as extra lungpower was required to generate sound from this long curved instrument."
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Music Therapy, 2004.
An analysis of the therapeutic use of music in the care of dementia patients.
15,400 words (approx. 61.6 pages), 70 sources, MLA, AU$ 360.95
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This paper discusses the use of music therapy to care for elderly patients suffering from dementia, in general, and Alzheimer's, in particular. The paper explains how nurses are at the forefront of the utilization of music therapy because they are the primary caregivers associated with the elderly. Guidelines based on understanding dementia and the effects of music therapy are used to design hypothetical programs for the treatment of Alzheimer and dementia patients.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Music Therapy: Origins and Generic Uses
Chapter 3: Understanding Dementia
Chapter 4: Music Therapy Literature Survey
Chapter 5: Nursing Guidelines for Music Therapy
Chapter 6: Conclusions
Chapter 7: Bibliography
From the Paper
"The current President George W. Bush took the easy and political way out when he decided that government funds for his research would only be carried out on existing embryonic cell lines. (ABCNews, 2003) In any case, conservative commentators have called the younger Reagan's words disingenuous because they believed that he insinuated that a cure for the disease was just around the corner. The operative word that gets every body riled up is the word "embryonic." Abortion supporters and opponents weigh in on the matter. Dr. Bernadine Healy, former head of the National Institute for Health, opined in an editorial on a recent US News and World report asking that adult stem cell research be given a chance. (Healy, 2004)"
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Electronic Music, 2005.
The history of electronic music.
7,232 words (approx. 28.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 231.95
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This paper looks at the history of electronic music and how this history can help explain the way music is made today. The paper describes the different types of electronic music, the instruments used to make electronic music, composers of electronic music, the development of the synthesizer, and how computers are used to generate music.
Outline
Changing Instrumentation
Electronic Music
The Development of the Synthesizer
The Music
Computer Music
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"Electronic music has become a staple in popular music, a vital part of experimental and avant-garde music, and an occasional means of performing classical music. Different types of electronic production are also common for music in films, television programs, and commercials. Electronic music has been produced in some form for more than a century, but it has become more common with the creation of the synthesizer and other electronic instruments, and even more common as these and similar devices have been computerized and digitized. The synthesizer can simulate an entire orchestra or just one or two instruments. The adept user can produce a wide variety of sounds, composing in studio or in performance. A single user can thus use this system to produce short or long works, including adding a soundtrack to a silent film at minimal cost and without the need for a studio full of musicians. The synthesizer was produced after decades of experimentation with electronic music as different composers sought ways to express themselves in this manner."
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 2005.
A brief examination of the life and works of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper looks at the short but brilliant life of the famous composer, Mozart. It discusses how his family upbringing impacted his talent and looks at some of his many musical achievements. The writer concludes by examining the impact of Mozart's music today.
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"Mozart composed every sort of work presented in his day: symphonies, operas, chamber music, minuets, sacred music. Despite that, and the lasting value, Mozart was given only a cheap funeral when he died, and was buried in an unmarked pauper's grave; his body has never been located (Krantz, undated). But his contributions to music are gargantuan, and still vibrant. Today, his work is also regarded as a catalyst to intellectual pursuits, with albums of his works issued specifically to be played to enhance brain function; a quick tour of any large music store will probably reveal 'brain enhancing' collections of Mozart. But his major contribution to music itself is this: Mozart was, by many, considered to be "the central pivotal point in the music of Europe," a man who created "the bridge...between the old world of music and the modern world of music" (Ardoin, 1989)."
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