Music Appreciation 101

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    1. Introduction to Music Appreciation
    A lesson with Dr. Kierstin Bible
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    Want to learn more about classical music? Take a journey through musical history by comparing six versions of "Dies Irae" from the 13th century to the present.

    Introduction to Music Appreciation
    with Dr. Kierstin Bible

    Want to learn more about classical music? Take a journey through musical history by comparing six versions of "Dies Irae" from the 13th century to the present.

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    2. Understanding Pitch, Volume & Tempo
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    Gain an understanding of pitch and dynamics, including how to interpret abbreviations for musical terms on sheet music in this music appreciation lesson.

    Understanding Pitch, Volume & Tempo
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    Gain an understanding of pitch and dynamics, including how to interpret abbreviations for musical terms on sheet music in this music appreciation lesson.

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    3. Understanding Timbre
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    Outside of volume and tempo, what gives a musical piece its distinct qualities? Gain an understanding of timbre or tone color in this music appreciation lesson.

    Understanding Timbre
    with Dr. Kierstin Bible

    Outside of volume and tempo, what gives a musical piece its distinct qualities? Gain an understanding of timbre or tone color in this music appreciation lesson.

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    4. How Musical Instruments Produce Sound
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    How do instruments produce sound, and what is it really? Exploring a piano, gain a deeper understanding of how vibrations in the air become music in your ears.

    How Musical Instruments Produce Sound
    with Dr. Kierstin Bible

    How do instruments produce sound, and what is it really? Exploring a piano, gain a deeper understanding of how vibrations in the air become music in your ears.

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    5. Instruments of the Orchestra
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    Orchestras consist of four distinct sections: string, brass, woodwind, and percussion. Discover which instruments belong in each section in this music lesson.

    Instruments of the Orchestra
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    Orchestras consist of four distinct sections: string, brass, woodwind, and percussion. Discover which instruments belong in each section in this music lesson.

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    Amanda D
    1792 was by far my favorite
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    Amanda D
    1791* small typo
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    Ashley O
    I like the 1761 one
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    Dr. Kierstin Bible
    It's always fun to see how different people react. That's the beauty of music!
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    Bohan S
    1874 seemed like it just flowed the best
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    Dr. Kierstin Bible
    It's always interesting to see different preferences from different people :-)
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    Renée V
    Interesting thank you!
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    Dr. Kierstin Bible
    Glad you enjoyed it!
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    nancy d
    Actually, I preferred the 13th century version as it was more personal and soothing and felt like a place I would like to be ..... not so fearful
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    Dr. Kierstin Bible
    I always like hearing which versions people prefer. It's a good reminder that we don't all have the same taste in music - and wouldn't that be boring if we did!
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