The expressive results of Cage’s “prepared” piano

 

1) What do think of the expressive results of Cage’s “prepared” piano in performances of Sonatas and Interludes? How convincing do you find the prepared-piano timbre? 2) Find an example of music you think is experimental. What techniques and sounds make it seem new? In your opinion, what are the artistic goals of the composer and/or performer(s)? We’ve discussed the functions and types of music in films: 3) Choose a favorite film and watch it a couple of times, paying attention to the use of sound/music of particular scene(s). Which types of music discus​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​sed are employed? Describe and elaborate. 4) Are there particular moments when you think sound and music are used most effectively? 1a) Among the 4 most popular genres in the Renaissance period we discussed, which genre intrigue you the most as a listener? Why? 1b) If you were a vocalist during the Renaissance period, which genre(s) (among the 4) would you like to perform? Why? 2a) Claudio Monteverdi said, “ The end of all good music is to affect the soul.” Do you agree with him? Why or why not? 2b) What is the “new style” in the Baroque period? Why was it called the “new style”? Who cultivated this ​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​style?

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