Listening lab-Mozart -Piano concerto no 23 a major K 488 Sonata form is the first movement in a symphony, which is subdivided into three sections (ABA). The sections are, namely, deposition, exposition, and recapitulation. In the deposition, the first theme of the piece is introduced, followed by an interlude, then the second theme, which ends with the cadence theme. The exposition section is characterized by […]

Listening lab- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050, 1st movement: Allegro by J.S. Bach Ritornello is a baroque music form that is commonly used in instrumental music. In a ritornello form, contrasting passages played by one or more soloists alternate with a repeating melodic phrase (known as the “ritornello”). Ritornello form mainly focuses on the contrast between two musical themes or ideas, one played by […]

Listening lab-Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068  by J.S. Bach Aria and recitative are two types of musical expression in opera, cantatas, and oratorios. Recitative is more like speaking than singing with little accompaniment, mostly one or two continuo instruments, while arias are the more structured and melodic vocal style with full orchestra accompaniment. Arias is often the climax of performances (Kerman & […]

Listening lab-Organum, Alleluia, Diffusa est gratia Organum, Alleluia, Diffusa est gratia- A chorus of male voices sings the chant’s basic melody in unison, which gives it its distinctive sound. There is a sense of melancholy and reverence because the song is frequently sung slowly and deliberately. The chant also has a number of melismatic passages that accentuate the piece’s meditative aspect by having the vocalist […]

Listening Lab-Requiem in D minor, K. 626 by Mozart The Requiem in D minor, K. 626 by Mozart, was the one I preferred since it is a profoundly moving composition that inspires awe and shows balance in the utility of the musical elements. Due to the piece’s use of duple meters, a consistent, deliberate pulse runs through it. The music is primarily gloomy, with lower-pitched […]

The impact of Samurai Bushido culture on Japanese civilization The Japanese Samurai warriors adhered to a code of conduct known as Bushido, which forced them how to live with honor. In Japanese, Bushi means warrior or soldier while Do refers to “The Way.” Therefore, Bushido simply refers to “The Way of a Warrior.” The Samurai culture of Bushido emerged during the centuries of martial law […]

Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) I did not make it to attend AI Conference in person because I come from China but I had a good opportunity to follow the proceeding online via Zoom. I would have liked to see the technology exhibits presented at Appreciation Hall by the organizers but all in all, I learned a lot from the panels. The first panel was led […]

Homework 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11and12 Unit 1 Homework: 1.  What is the role of the study of astronomy? The role of study of Astronomy is to make us understand objects that are found beyond our planet Earth. Astronomy also help us explore processes by which these objects interact with one another on our planet. In general this field help us have a clear history of the universe, 2.  Once […]

Hamilton Plays in Theatre The Hamilton Musical recreates the experience of Hamilton as a founding father to America and a friend to George Washington. The play not only combines an interesting plot, but also uses music that helps presents the classical story in a modern manner. It shows the migration of Hamilton from the West Indies to his involvement in the Revolutionary war. Hamilton belongs […]

Theatre spaces The first video, show Arena type of theatre space, the audience are all around and the stage is square. The audience and performers are exposed to each other. It is symbolically a representation of the human experience; all humans are equal. The second video shows the proscenium stage, this is because the audience views the stage through a frame, decorated and designed around […]