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In 5 short paragraphs, describe the attributes of the musical selection, according to the following critical criteria: 1. recognize and describe: at least one example of each of the following musical elements : rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, timbre, texture, and form that are present in this particular composition, using specific musical terms learnt in the course and descriptive adjectives. examples of descriptive adjectives might include: a "menacing" melody, "triumphant" dynamics, or a "racing" tempo. use your imagination! 2. develop: a conclusion about what the composer was trying to represent. [might a "racing" tempo represent an attempt to escape from danger or dancing at a celebration? ] 3. interpret: the composition's emotional value, using language that describes emotional states. does the music express joy, fear, pleasure, optimism, sadness? 4. evaluate: the composition's creative quality: what makes this composition a valuable work of art? 5. analyze: its personal effect on you. how does this work express aspects of the human condition? does the music suggest a philosophy for living?

Do some research to find an image of a modernist sculpture and show it to a friend. give your friend some background information about the characteristics that make it a modernist sculpture. first ask your friend to describe his or her response to the sculpture, then tell your friend why you chose it. be specific. copy and paste either the image of the sculpture or a link to it into the discussion thread. then describe your friend's response and your explanation of why you chose the sculpture. to get you started on your research, go to the next screen to see a list of the names of some modernist sculptors.

In a paragraph of no less than 125 words, explain the single most important factor involved in advancing american classical music in the twentieth century.