A World of Choices Fs The Sounds of Music
When people from other countries came to America they brought their music with them. Today every kind of music in the world is played right ere. In Florida Hispanic Haitian and Afro Cuban music might be playing nearby. In Wisconsin you might hear music from Germany or Laos. And wherever you live you can probably hear all kinds of music just by turning on your radio.
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Listening to music through a curious, informed ear
The text urges varied listening and engagement, highlighting Beethoven and Mozart. It notes Beethoven's bold innovations, deafness, and late Ninth Symphony, and Mozart as prolific opera composer who began composing young. It mentions The Magic Flute and early concerts by Mozart at age five, with tours led by his father.
Sounds of Music and Jazz: Early Roots and Duke Ellington
A compact overview traces jazz origins from African and European influences, highlights improvisation and Duke Ellington's prolific output with works like Mood Indigo and Sophisticated Lady, and notes rock and country evolutions and classic musicals. It mentions Elvis, Dolly Parton, and famous shows like My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music.
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