Exploring the world of music [videorecording] / narrated by Fritz Weaver ; series producers, Steven Fischler, Joel Sucher ; producer, director, editor, Martin D. Toub ; project director, Stephen Rabin.
Sound, music and the environment. Transformative power of music. Music and memory. Transmission, learning music. Rhythm. Melody. Timbre, the color of music. Texture. Harmony. Form, the shape of music. Composers and improvisers. Music and technology.
Notes:
"A co-production of Pacific Street Films and Educational Film Center with Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Telefís Éireann, Teleac/NOT."
Contents:
1. Sound, music and the environment -- 2. The transformative power of music -- 3. Music and memory -- 4. Transmission, learning music -- 5. Rhythm -- 6. Melody -- 7. Timbre, the color of music -- 8. Texture -- 9. Harmony -- 10. Form, the shape of music -- 11. Composers and improvisors -- 12. Music and technology.
Summary:
Shows how elements such as melody, rhythm, and texture can create an infinite variety of sounds and serve as expressions of culture. Includes rare archival footage and contemporary performances, and themes such as music and the environment, music as cultural memory, and how technology changes music.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.