Academic papers on Music

The Influence of Beethoven
A 5 page research paper that examines the influence that Beethoven and his music had on his own contemporaries and on modern society. The writer argues that Beethoven's music has become virtually synonymous with everything that epitomizes musical...
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The Doctor (1991)
In six pages, the author gives a reaction to the movie, 'The Doctor,' which is based on the true story of Dr. Edward Rosenbaum, a surgeon who found himself with cancer of the throat. This movie was from the prospective of a doctor that becomes a...
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Why Theatre Is Dangerous
5 pages in length. There was once a time when going to the movie house was a pleasant and non-threatening experience. The family outing often included a couple of hours at the local theatre where audiences were entertained with a variety of films...
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Jazz
In 5 pages the author discusses jazz. Jazz is a type of music. It is legendary. Its roots are buried in rhythmic music that is African American origin. Jazz places an emphasis on interpretation, with its main characteristic being that of...
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The Music of Alban Berg
An 8 page research paper that analyzes the music of Alban Berg, who was a devotee of Schoenberg and the twelve-tone school. The writer specifically spotlights Berg's masterpiece 'Wozzeck' and his 'Concerto for Violin and Orchestra.' Bibliography...
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Bergman
A five page paper looking at the way the concept for Ingmar Bergman
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Examination of Three Historic Films
A 10 page paper in which cinematic questions are answered in relationship to three historic films. "Birth of a Nation" demonstrates how editing creates tension and arouses the viewer
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Film vs. Prose: Cheever
A five page paper comparing John Cheever
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Aerosmith
A 10 page research paper that examines the 25-year career of the rock group Aerosmith. The writer looks at the factors that have contributed to this group's amazing longevity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Mariah Carey/Influence in Pop Music
A 5 page research paper on the 1990s diva of popular music
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Latest News in Billboard
A 5 page analysis of two recent articles in Billboard magazine. The writer argues that Billboard offers its readership the latest news on popular music in a manner that also relates the overall trends developing in the music industry. No additional...
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Media Violence Raising Violent Children
10 pages in length. This paper discusses the ways that media violence cause children to develop more aggressive behaviors resulting in violence. The position of the AAP is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Three Short Musical Essays
A 5 page paper that contains three short essays on three specific topics. These are: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony as 'absolute' music, compared with Berlioz's 'Symphonie Fantastique' as 'program' music; Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' and Verdi's...
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Baroque Music/Concerto No. 2 in F Major
A 4 page research paper that examines the major features and characteristics of Baroque music. The writer also analyzes Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No 2 in F Major as an prime example of Baroque music. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Beethoven and Schubert in Vienna
A 5 page research paper that compares the lives and accomplishments of composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. Bibliography lists six sources.
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