… media, sound and music are often the forgotten elements in video game design. That may be because sound affects humans more subtly than splashy visuals. In fact, often times the mark of superior sound design is that one does not consciously notice…

… usually depicts actions that represent a message within the lyrics of the song. However, these images can be damaging to the mentality of those viewing, which has prompted much debate among parents who wish to censor offensive lyrics and images portrayed…

… It is the world’s international language. Music can be useful in many different ways for example; it can be a way for a composer to express their selves through the music that they create, or it can make you feel better when you are feeling down,…

… that kind of music." Many teens these days are experiencing this kind of thing almost every day. Do explicit rap lyrics affect the youth? Many parents, in general, have complained and tried to regulate the music that teens are listening to these…

… is dominated by music. Style of vocal polyphony modified by Zarlino Second Practice – Monteverdi, Madrigal: Cruda Amarilli (1605) Adventurous style of the modern Italians such as Monteverdi. Text dominated and dictated its musical setting.…

… the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island to see one of my favorite groups the Dave Matthews Band. The band is comprised of Dave Matthews as lead vocalist, and electric/acoustic guitarist. Carter Beauford plays percussion, Steffan Lessard…

… determined by the manner of their construction and the way in which they are played. These four groups are named Stringed Instruments, Keyboard Instruments, Wind Instruments, and Instruments of Percussion. The Stringed Instruments can once…

… century; the flute has changed in construction since then so that it may be able to comply with our demanding musical techniques today. The flute is considered in the aero phone family of which the sound is created from air vibrations. Throughout…

… carefully once or twice, and then choose one piece to explore in depth. You may NOT write about Bessie Smith's recording of "St. Louis Blues" or Paul Robeson's recording of "Go Down, Moses." Listen to your chosen piece two or three more times (before…

… the first blues song that was ever written down was 'Dallas Blues,' published in 1912 by Hart Wand, a white violinist from Oklahoma City. (Tanner 40) The blues form was first popularized about 1911-14 by the black composer W.C. Handy (1873-1958). However…