Popular music

Pick any music of your choice (including classical, popular, jazz or world music).

Discuss the following aspects of the music:

Background of the music (composition date, the first performance, performers, awards, etc.)

If there is a lyric, discuss its relationship to the music

Describe about melody, harmony, and instrumentation of this music

Any cultural significance and influence

What’s the usual occasion you listen to the music? What influence had this music on

you?

What is the reason you chose this music? Do you like this music? Why?

Write 1-2 pages (250-500 words) with Times New Roman 12 point font.

The assignment is due on Dec. 6th Friday before the class begins.

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Modern Popular music is a genre of music that originated in the early 1950s. Performances of this music began in the 50s and it gained widespread attention in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Some of the renowned performers of this music include Michael Jackson and Madonna. Today, numerous awards exist for performers of this genre. For instance, the Video Music Awards (VMA) and MTV awards are held annually…………………………….

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