Academic papers on Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

Claude Debussy, Impressionist
An 11 page argumentative essay supporting the idea that Debussy is properly called an impressionist, rather than a symbolist. The paper discusses the Preludes in relationship to this argument, including the points of how Debussy utilized form to...
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Darius Milhaud / Composer
A 5 page paper providing an overview of the life and works of Darius Milhaud, one of the most influential French composers of the 20th century. This paper suggests that even in light of signficant physical infirmities and social issues, Milhaud was...
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Maurice Ravel / French Composer
A 5 page research paper which looks at the life and musical career of this influential twentieth-century French composer. The writer discusses the differences between the work of Ravel and Debussy, with whom his work is often paired, and discusses...
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Puccini's 'La Tosca' / The Relationship Between Tosca & Mario Cavardadossi
The title character of Puccini's La Tosca is a deeply conflicted woman. Tosca is both fragile and volatile, vulnerable and enraged. Her jealousy, perhaps her central character flaw, is expressed through the music of this opera, and the...
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Puccini's Tosca / The Relationship Between Tosca And Mario Cavardadossi, Act I
The title character of Puccini's La Tosca is a deeply conflicted woman. Tosca is both fragile and volatile, vulnerable and enraged. Her jealousy, perhaps her central character flaw, is expressed through the music of this opera, and the...
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Tchaikovsky's Ballet Music (Russian)
5 pages analytically discussing the creation, performance, and performing arts science behind the classics 'Swan Lake' and 'Nutcracker Suite' by Tchaikovsky. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'
A 6 page research paper on this revolutionary work by this famous Russian composer. Its debut in 1913 was by far the most dramatic, and the most scandalous, in music history. The primitive nature of the music and ballet nearly caused a riot as...
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The Emergence Of The LP Album In The Recording Industry
An 8 page outline covering the technological history of the vinyl disc, prehistory influences, marketing influences, and advancements in the industry since the first vinyl discs. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Aaron Copland and His Music
A 7 page discography with 25% history on Aaron Copland and his music. The paper highlights his ballets, operas, and discusses his contributions to the film industry. Bibliography lists14 sources.
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Leos Janacek
A 7 page paper that discusses some important aspects of Leos Janacek's life in relationship to his success as a composer. From a childhood spent in a monastery singing in the choir, to an adulthood where he fell passionately in love with an opera...
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The Development of Jazz
An 8 page research paper that examines the origins of this particularly American form of music. The writer discusses how jazz originated from African-American traditions, blending the rhythms of Africa with the harmonic and melodic elements of...
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Ladies in Jazz
An 8 page research paper that looks at the history of women performers in jazz. The general public assumes that jazz is male territory. Even though the names of some of the women who were influential in jazz history are well known, it's as if...
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Ann Patterson / Jazz Musician
A 5 page paper about Ann Patterson and her role in the world of jazz. The writer explores the strides she has made for other women in jazz, including those women in her band, Maiden Voyage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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How Billie Holiday Influenced Jazz
In 6 pages, the writer discusses Billie Holiday and her influence on jazz. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Jazz Music During the "Roaring Twenties"
10 pages in length. A detailed look at Jazz music as an important socio-cultural trend in the U.S. during the 1920's and 30's. Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, W.C. Handy, & James P. Johnson are among a few of the artists examined from this era....
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