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Your two pieces of music must be chosen from the following:“Dies Irae”Composer: anonymous “Sicut Cervus” Composer: Palestrina“Dido’s Lament” from Dido and AeneasComposer: Purcell“Zion Hears the Watchmen” from Cantata No. 140 Composer: BachThese compositions are all pieces of music we have listened to and have initially discussed in class. They are all found in your textbook, and can be heard via your Music Listening Download Card. WRITING YOUR PAPER1) Upper left corner of first page: MUSC190 HISTORICAL PAPERYour nameClass Day and TimeProf. Karin GargoneDue Date of Paper2) Begin your paper with these exact words: Music and history cannot be separated. They are both an inexplicable reflection of humanity. This paper will examine two specific pieces of music, explore how history played a role in the creation of each work, and will also discuss how this type of classical music still holds relevancy for us today.3) The rest of the paper uses your own wording. Next paragraph:Provide the title of your FIRST selected composition. State the full name of the composer. State the composer’s country of birth. Name the period to which this music belongs, and provide the years spanning the period.Example (feel free to use this same wording format): “Tornerai” from The Coronation of Poppea was composed by Claudio Monteverdi. This work represents Italian music from the Baroque period (1600 – 1750).Continuing in the same paragraph, explain how this piece of music is an outgrowth of relevant historical events / developments (minimum of 200 words). For example, how does that piece relate to certain historical events or developments of its day, or even events leading up to the period when it was composed? Describe those events – what does this music tell us about the people who lived during that time? Who were the performers? To whom was this music directed, and/or who was the audience? What was the purpose of this music – why was it composed? Why was this music important?
4) Next paragraph, in your own wording:Provide the title of your SECOND selected composition. State the full name of the composer. State the composer’s country of birth. Name the period to which this music belongs, and provide the years spanning the period.Continuing in the same paragraph, explain how this piece of music is an outgrowth of relevant historical events / developments (minimum of 200 words). For example, how does that piece relate to certain historical events or developments of its day, or even events leading up to the period when it was composed? Describe those events – what does this music tell us about the people who lived during that time? Who were the performers? To whom was this music directed, and/or who was the audience? What was the purpose of this music – why was it composed? Why was this music important?5) Final paragraph (minimum of 100 words):Why and how can this type of historical music still hold relevancy for us today? What aspects of these pieces are relatable to a 21st century person? What has not changed over time? _______________________________________________________________________________________FORMATTING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTSTyped, Ariel font, size 12, double-spaced.Writing style: paragraph form, complete sentences, accurate writing mechanics, formal word choices.Develop your thoughts, but be succinct. Remember that wordiness clouds meaning. Use critical thinking skills. Critical thinking means analyzing and applying pertinent information which is gathered and generated via reasoning and reflection. This type of thinking leads to clear and supported conclusions. Cite your sources by using a bibliography at the end of the paper. Plagiarism in any amount or form (including un-cited sources) will result in the grade of F. If you put another person’s ideas into your own words, you must cite that source to avoid plagiarism. This includes using information taken from your text book. Wikipedia can not be used a source