However as Mozart gives no specific tempo markings the definition of Allegro is somewhat debatable. ... It would be pertinent to note that his earlier work seem a great deal more ambiguous in dynamic markings than his later work. ... The prominent chromatic scales and by bar 12, we have a rapid six note theme, and a theme at bar 23 which hints at E flat and proceeds to C minor. ... Throughout the movement the theme transforms freely giving the impression of a theme and variation. ... The light accents-a frequent feature gives way to a lighter tone. ...

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In the fifth measure a piano comes in and plays a few notes very softly under the vocals. ... On the last downbeat of the intro the bass guitar comes in with a whole note, and continues to play whole notes through the bridge. ... This is definitely the most extravagant section of the song and is what gives Bohemian Rhapsody its character. ... The first musical sound of the opera section is a light piano playing the same short accented note, which picks up the tempo to about double of what it was before. ... The climax is a screeching high note sung and held for an entire measure. ...

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Later Chopin wanted to "Let the Viennese and the Parisians judge [him].""9 On "31 July 1829- Chopin arrived in Vienna and because "It was predicted he would be all the rage,"" Chopin agreed to give a concert.10,11 Gallenberg, a friend of Beethoven's, offered Chopin the auditorium of the Kãrtnertor, and a Stein and Graff piano for his first concert. ... In notes to his pupils Chopin wrote, "Listen to great singers. ... He played different notes, or transposed the music into a different key. ... "[A] stray note, pointless when considered only on paper, becomes pure poetry when rea...

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It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything Without music, life would be an error" (Plato). ... Because of this, core subjects alone are not enough to give students a well-rounded education. ... Not only does it give you the right brain experience, but it also works the left brain. "Music is left-brained in terms of notes, but it's right-brained in terms of expression" (Waddell). ... Kokotsaki and Hallam note that "engagement with music has been shown to enhance awareness of others and social skills". ...

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The property of the piece that stands out to most who study music is the fact that he closed the piece on a bad "note" (1 Dick). ... This is the first theme giving me the picture of a man who's been walking along a dreaded path for a long time. ... The tempo becomes moderato while continuing to bounce around as the length of notes are being shortened and increased to add variety to the piece. ... Much longer notes are being played here and it much less jumpy and sudden. ...

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About Schoenberg's 12-note system, he said: Damn the rules. ... You play all 12 notes anyway. ... I think, Coltrane shared once, the main thing a musician would like to do is to give a picture to the listener of the many wonderful things he knows and senses in the universe. ...

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About Schoenberg's 12-note system, he said: "Damn the rules. ... You play all 12 notes anyway." ... "I think," Coltrane shared once, "the main thing a musician would like to do is to give a picture to the listener of the many wonderful things he knows and senses in the universe. ...

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Within the changing meter of rhythm, song notes of various pitches were intertwined. ... Most early symphonic composers did not have organized orchestras to play their music and simply assembled whatever musicians were available when it was time to give a performance. ...

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Some people sit in silence, listening to the sounds in their minds, writing the notes on paper. ... So since I'm an athlete I like listening to music that gets me pumped up because it motivates me to do well and inspires me to give my all and actually try. ...

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During the first part of the ending when Mozart is dying it gives you the feeling of The Dark being victorious over the Good, but in the end it ends with The Good prevailing over The Dark by means of torture; the torture of Salieri's deterioration. ... Even when the Emperor told him that there was too many notes in his opera, in Mozart's mind it was perfect. ...

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Beyond that it contains a personal design with notes, pitch, and harmonies. ... Listening to music on a mass-produced level, even if it is a recorded live production, cannot possibly give the hearer the same emotional connection to the art as being there would. ...

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