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Classical | Jazz | Blues | Rock
Webster's Dictionary defines music as the
science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession, in combination, and in temporal
relationships to produce a composition having unity and continuity.
When creating music we have the ability to
convey a feeling, mood or emotion. As a result, music can have many different effects on
individuals, groups and society as a whole. Some believe that listening to music can
reduce stress, help increase your recovery time when having an operation and even raise
test scores!
The importance of music as an art,
relaxation tool and vehicle to express ones innermost emotions is undeniable. As a result,
there are many different genres of music: classical, jazz, rock etc.
*Defined as (1): of or
relating to music of the late 18th and early 19th centuries characterized by an emphasis
on balance, clarity, and moderation. (2): of, relating to, or being music
in the educated European tradition that includes such forms as art song, chamber music,
opera, and symphony as distinguished from folk or popular music or jazz.
Some of the most famous composers are:
Bach, Johann Sebastian- (1685-1750)
Learn more about Bach at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/2/0,5716,114842+1,00.html
Beethoven, Ludwig, van- (1770-1827)
Learn more about Beethoven at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/6/0,5716,117196+1,00.html
Chopin, Frdric (Francois)-
(1810-1849)
Learn more about Chopin at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/3/0,5716,84513+1,00.html
Haydn, Joseph- (1732-1809)
Learn more about Haydn at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/4/0,5716,40484+1,00.html
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus-
(1756-1791)
Learn more about Mozart at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/0/0,5716,115600+1,00.html
Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich-
(1840-1893)
Learn more about Tchaikovsky at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/8/0,5716,73338+1,00.html
Vivaldi, Antonio (Lucio)-(1678-1741)
Learn more about Vivaldi at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/9/0,5716,77579+1,00.html
More classical composer links:
http://utopia.knoware.nl/users/jsmeets/
http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/pagename
=/RP/GENRES/cms_genres.html/gid=5
* The above definition was obtained from
Merriam-Webster Dictionary online.
*Defined as American music-developed especially
from ragtime and blues and characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms, polyphonic
ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, and often deliberate distortions of
pitch and timbre.
Some of the most famous names in jazz are:
John Coltrane- (1926-1967)
Learn more about John Coltrane at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/7/0,5716,25267+1,00.html
Duke Ellington- (1899-1974)
Learn more about Duke Ellington at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/4/0,5716,33004+1,00.html
Ella Fitzgerald- (1917-1996)
Learn more about Ella Fitzgerald at:
http://www.powertolearn/themes_music/womenmusic.html
George Gershwin- (1898-1937)
Learn more about George Gershwin at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/8/0,5716,37318+1,00.html
Fletcher Henderson- (1898-1952)
Learn more about Fletcher Henderson at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/8/0,5716,40828+1,00.html
Billy Strayhorn- (1915-1967)
Learn more about Billy Strayhorn at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/5/0,5716,71755+1,00.html
More jazz links:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/1/0,5716,118791+1,00.html
http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/pagename=
/RP/GENRES/cms_genres.html/gid=1
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/2/0,5716,44452+1,00.html
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/1/0,5716,118791+2,00.html
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/1/0,5716,118791+5,00.html
*The above definition was obtained from
Merriam-Webster Dictionary online.
*Defined as a popular music usually played on
electronically amplified instruments and characterized by a persistent heavily accented
bear, much repetition of simple phrases, and often country, folk, and blues elements.
This is a small list of some of the famous
people and bands in rock and pop music:
Elvis Presley- (1935-1977)
Learn more about Elvis at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/8/0,5716,62848+1,00.html
Jimi Hendrix- (1942-1970)
Learn more about Jimi Hendrix at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/3/0,5716,40833+1,00.html
Jerry Garcia- (1942-1995)
Learn more about Jerry Garcia at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/1/0,5716,128671+1,00.html
John Lennon- (1940-1980)
Learn more about John Lennon at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/7/0,5716,14137+1,00.html
Bob Dylan- (1941-)
Learn more about Bob Dylan at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/6/0,5716,32206+1,00.html
Pat Benatar- (1953-)
Learn more about Pat Benatar at:
http://imusic.com/showcase/rock/patbenatar.html
Elton John- (1947-)
Learn more about Elton John at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/0/0,5716,107990+1,00.html
The Rolling Stones
Learn about The Rolling Stones at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/0/0,5716,85980+1,00.html
The Doors
Learn about The Doors at:
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/2/0,5716,108212+1,00.html
The Beatles
Learn about The Beatles at:
http://www.getback.org/bmain.html
Other rock and pop music sites:
http://www.rockmine.music.co.uk/Rockmn.html
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/7/0,5716,108187+1,00.html
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/2/0,5716,44452+1,00.html
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/9/0,5716,65609+2,00.html
http://www.britannica.com/bcom/magazine/article/0,5744,79802,00.html
http://encarta.msn.com/category/CategoryMedia.asp?cat=53&pn=0
The Blue Highway
http://www.thebluehighway.com/
The history of blues is what you will find on The Blue Highway. Tributes to artists, photo
images and a Cabin to chat in or read news related to the blues.
The Blues Foundation
http://www.blues.org/
The purpose of this site is to promote music education, as well as, acknowledging both
legendary and emerging artists. Included is a quick history of the blues in addition to
the Blues Hall of Fame. Teacher resources, links and newsletters are all incorporated into
The Blues Foundation.
House of Blues
http://www.hob.com/
If you’re looking for daily live music cybercasts, artists of the month and
today’s music news check out this site. (You will need Windows Media Player)
Bluestown.com
http://www.bluestown.com/
This site offers many exceptional audio features including recordings of live
performances, nationwide broadcasts from blues radio stations and a sampling of new CD
releases. (Requires RealPlayer or Windows Media Player)
4Blues.com
http://4blues.com
An extensive list of links including magazines, music vendors, and concert schedules.
Information on a variety of legendary blues artists.
*The above definition was obtained from
Merriam-Webster Dictionary online.
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