Listen to Vivaldi: Violin Concerto A minor RV 356 · André Rebacz · Horst Sohm / virtuoso version on YoutTube to help write your paper.
Write an approximately 500-word paper incorporating your response with the concepts we have discussed in class:
Elements of Music
What were the elements of music used by the performers (and how)? Was there anything unique, surprising, or effective?
Genre/Style
What is/are the style(s)/genre(s) of music presented? Did the performance fit neatly in one category, or did it encompass more than one?
Cultural/Social Features
How does this piece of music reflect the composer’s/performer’s culture? What role does this musician play within society? What purpose does this music perform?
A paper demonstrating mastery will:
- detail specific elements of music that were used in the performance and how they appeared
- place the music within one or more genres/styles with a compelling argument for that choice and use all relevant technical terms
- analyze the significant cultural/social features surrounding the music and the way they interact with the performers and audience