Essays about: "music"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1171 essays containing the word music.

1. 21. 'No house can be built without foundation' : A phenomenographic study around the making of Choreography in HipHop

   University essay from Stockholms konstnärliga högskola/Institutionen för danspedagogik

   Author : Jutta Sulkala; [2023]
   Keywords : Choreography; Freestyle; Hip-Hop; African diaspora; Pedagogy; Koreografi; Freestyle; Hip-Hop; Afrikansk diaspora; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate perceptions of Hip-Hop choreography and Hip-Hop choreography’s relation to freestyle. In order to accomplish that purpose, three dance artists were interviewed and a phenomenographical approach was used. READ MORE

3. 22. Garbage In, Garbage Out? : Exploring textile sculpture through refuse material

   University essay from Konstfack/Textil

   Author : Karina Nøkleby Presttun; [2023]
   Keywords : craft; textile sculpture; upcycling; second-hand; music; synesthesia; electronica; anti-academic;

   Abstract : This paper examines the processes, materials, and influences of Karina Presttun, an artist who explores building abstract sculptures with twine made from second-hand fabrics. She discusses how her work aims to share emotions and visual experiences that do not translate well into text and how she has been inspired by fiber artists, basket makers, and music. READ MORE

4. 23. “The music is so important for the dance … You can’t really separate them” : A study of active and passive music listening within the genre of dansband.

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Musikhögskolan

   Author : Moa Fröding; [2023]
   Keywords : Active and passive music listening; dansband; dance music;

   Abstract : This is a study about active and passive music listening within the culture of dansband. The purpose of my study is to analyze how the concepts of active and passive music listening operate within the dansband genre and to shed light on the significance of dansband music for its listeners. READ MORE

5. 24. Acoustic perception of Metal live performance in a multipurpose hall (Black Box) : A study into the influence of the acoustical quality of a Black Box regarding Metal live performance.

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Sam Soliman; [2023]
   Keywords : Metal; room acoustics; influence; live performance; parameters; acoustics;

   Abstract : A study has been implemented regarding the acoustical characteristics of a black box and its influence on rock and metal music live performance. Objective acoustical measurements have been made as well as a subjective evaluation in form of a listening test. READ MORE

6. 25. An anthem for Europe: Comparing historical appropriations of Beethoven's Ode to Joy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

   Author : Dominic Tscherny; [2023]
   Keywords : Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; political appropriation of music; Žižek’s empty container; historical narrative; political symbolism; European Studies; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : Since its composition two centuries ago in 1824, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy) has been heralded the world over not only as a great work of art, but also as a symbol of political importance. In Germany, it was lionised as the embodiment of a national spirit, first during the Franco-Prussian war, then as a prize of the Nazi repertoire; in Rhodesia, it became the national anthem of a far-right white ethno-state, while on the far-left, it occupied a rare position of Western revolutionary music in China. READ MORE