Music and World Cultures Listening for Test 3

Music and World Cultures Final Exam

This flashcard notes that in the sixteenth century, music and architecture theorists within humanist circles exchanged ideas. This reflects the Renaissance belief in the interconnectedness of the arts and sciences.

Music and World Cultures Listening for Exam 4

This flashcard covers "Poème Électronique" by Edgard Varèse, an avant-garde electronic composition from Belgium. It blends bells with electronic and pre-recorded sounds, showcasing pioneering work in electronic music.

Music and World Cultures Exam 3

This flashcard covers the term panoptic, meaning viewing an event or performance from a distant, detached perspective. It suggests an all-encompassing or observational vantage point.

Music and World Cultures Test 2

This flashcard covers how Fairuz’s Las Vegas concert reconnected Arab Americans to their heritage. Through nostalgic songs, emotional delivery, and traditional Middle Eastern instruments, she evoked powerful memories and a deep longing for home.

Music and World Cultures Listening Quiz Migration-1

An electronic composition by Edgard Varèse featuring bells and manipulated prerecorded sounds. “Poème Électronique” showcases early avant-garde electronic music techniques. Created for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair in Belgium, Europe.

Music and World Cultures Listening Quiz Migration

A traditional African American spiritual featuring twangy, expressive vocals and simple guitar accompaniment. Collected as a field recording, it reflects the lived experiences and resilience of Black communities in the Deep South. Originates from the United States, North America.