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Music: The Art of Listening, 6/e
Jean Ferris, Arizona State University-Tempe
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1
Study John Ruskin's definition of art. Do you agree or disagree with his philosophy?
2
What activities might help one become a better listener?
3
How does gaining additional musical knowledge affect your understanding and enjoyment of music? List both positive and negative effects.
4
What is "organized sound"? If you were a composer, what instruments and/or voices would you use? Would you use a text? Where might it originate?
5
Explain why a shorter string produces a higher pitch and a longer string produces a lower pitch.
6
Explain how an octave is produced.
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