1. Read Chapter 4. (This may be submitted for extra credit; it is not mandatory.) Make an outline of the main points associated with the classic approach in the arts (the Apollonian) and the romantic approach (the Dionysian). Does any of this apply to the Mozart minuets?
2. Read Chapter 5. (This may be submitted for extra credit; it is not mandatory.) Make an outline of the main points of the chapter. Try to form a list of the various myths associated with music and its mythical powers.
3. WEEK 10 Read the chapter on music of India and Japan. (This may be submitted for extra credit; it isnot mandatory.) For your own benefit, draw up a list of qualities found in this music that contrast most clearly with western music as you have experienced it.
You get an extra point added to your semester total for each of these extra credit assignments you submit.
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4 |
A |
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3.7 |
A- |
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3.5 |
B+ |
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3.3 |
B |
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3.2 |
B- |
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3.1 |
C+ |
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2.9 |
C |
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2.8 |
C- |
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2.6 |
D+ |
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2.4 |
D |