Assignment Five

1. Describe Jazz music. Where did it come from, and what makes it particularly unique to Americans?
Jazz is a type of music that was originated in the early 20th century in African American communities. It's unique expression draws from emotions and life experiences. Jazz is a very passionate type of music and very soulful. There are many different types of Jazz music such as Dixieland, swing, bebop, modal, and free jazz. Jazz music is one of America's greatest acievements when dealing with culture. This music was able to bring all Americans together regardless of race or the different regions that they may have lived in.

2. In Peter and the Wolf, what instruments play Peter, the duck, the wolf, the bird, Grandfather and the Hunters?
Peter is played as the violin, the duck is played as the clarinet, the wolf is played as the french horn, the bird is played as the flute, the Grandfather is played as the bassoon, and the Hunters are played as timpani drums.

3. Discuss Classical music. Who are some of the composers that are considered classical musicians?

Classical music was a huge part of society from 1750 to 1830. The classical music is seperate from the classical period. The classical period was divided into different categories because it was over such a long time. They were Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary. Some of the best Classical composers were Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert.