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At the beginning of the chapter, the author discusses "passive" listening versus "active" listening. One of the purposes of this text and course is to engage you in actively listening to music. In our society today, people may actively listen to music less often than in times past. This may be partially due to competition from other forms of entertainment that did not previously exist (e.g., video games, internet, DVDs, etc.). Conversely, there are more convenient ways for us to have music with us more of the time (e.g., portable music devices, car stereos), although these may promote a more passive means of music listening. Monitor your listening habits during the next week. Keep a log noting the amount of time you devote to different forms of entertainment. In your log, be sure to differentiate between active and passive listening. For example, listening to music while playing video games or doing homework is not really active listening. Also note the means you used to listen (e.g., portable audio device, computer, home stereo). At the end of the week, review your log and consider how you spent your leisure time. Did you appreciate or enjoy the time you spent in active listening?
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"Ko-Ko" vs. "KoKo." Compare the instrumentation of Duke Ellington's "Ko-Ko" to Charlie Parker's "KoKo." Note that these are not the same song. How many instruments can you identify by ear? Which has the greater variety in terms of instrumentation? Which song sounds more arranged? Why? Note aspects that sound arranged to you. Which song sounds more spontaneous or improvised?





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