Music 1- chapter 12

In the United States, what is the song that is associated with the office of the president?

"Hail to the Chief"

During what year did the United States of America adopt the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem?

1929

What were some other songs that were considered for the national anthem of the United States of America?

America the Beautiful," "Hail Columbia", "Yankee Doodle Dandy."

What is the history behind the late winter Carnival celebrations that happen many places around the world?

Every year, Carnival celebrations happen all over the world in places like South America, Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean. The festivities typically include lively parades, rich foods, and different forms of entertainment ranging from circus stunts to musical performances .Many different theories surround the origins of Carnival. One suggests that it is derived from the Latin words caro meaning meat and vale meaning farewell, possibly describing the necessity of using all perishables before the 40 days of fasting during Lent. Some also believe that the celebrations were a way to scare away evil spirits, thereby saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring.

In Great Britain, what is the song that is associated with the monarch

God Save The King

What was the original title for "Happy Birthday?"

Good Morning To All

What are the primary historical influences on Plena music?

In an alternative account, plena music began when some former slaves, who had arrived in Ponce from the British Caribbean, began to mix their native, African-derived musical styles with those of major Puerto Rican locales, creating an entirely novel musical genre

Listen to the Star-Spangled Banner, the French national anthem (La Marseillaise), and the Chinese national anthem (National Anthem of the People's Republic of China, March of the Volunteers) on youtube. How are they similar? How are they different?

It sounds that they used the same instruments, like trumpet, drums. In the beginning of the song it starts with a trumpet. Obviously they all have different lyrics but all talk about the country glories.

Where does the tune (melody) of the Star Spangled Banner come from?

It's based off an 18th-century British pub song called "To Anacreon in Heaven."

What is the title of the most popular birthday song in Mexico?

Las Mañanitas

Protocols in the context of governments are rules of diplomatic or state etiquette. What are two protocols of the United States government having to do with music?

Music Licensing Landscape, Statutory License for Public and Noncommercial Broadcasting

What is a piece of music that might be commonly heard at funerals? Why do you think it is a popular choice for such solemn occasions?

Nimrod from Enigma Variations - Elgar, it's a soft song, people want to hear music for their emotional feelings. People want a piece of music that describes their feelings.

In Tonga, what are punakes? How do they relate to lakalakas?

Often when a celebration is coming up, a punake (poet) will write the lyrics to the occasion, assign music to the stanzas from a pool of typical tunes and then choreograph the haka (dance movements).

Who composed the tune "Happy Birthday?"

Patty Hill

What is the famous piece of music commonly heard at high school graduations? Composer?

Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar

Describe the Obon festival in Japan

The Obon festival (also known as Bon festival) is an annual Japanese holiday which commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors. It is believed that their spirits return at this time to visit their relatives. Chochin (paper) lanterns are hung to guide the spirits and Obon dances (bon odori) are performed.

Marches played by concert bands or orchestras are very popular for 4th of July events in the USA. What is a famous march that you might hear on that holiday? Composer?

The Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa

In countries that have kings and/or queens, what is the name of ceremonies where new kings/queens are installed?

The coronation of the British monarch

What are bon odori?

The dances known as bon odori is a specific type of dance done during the festival. There are conflicting reports as to the reason behind the dances including doing it as a sort of ritual to honor those that passed during the Gempei Wars.

A prominent part of the coronation of kings in the Kingdom of Tonga is the lakalaka. What is the lakalaka?

The lakalaka (walking briskly) is a Tongan group dance where the performers are largely standing still and make gestures with their arms only. It is considered as the national dance of Tonga and part of the intangible human heritage.

To what country does Puerto Rico belong?

United States

What is the significance of the musical piece called "Crown Imperial March" composed by William Walton?

Walton derived the march's title from the line "In beawtie berying the crone imperiall" from William Dunbar's poem "In Honour of the City of London".[1]

The lyrics of the Star-Spangled Banner were written during what event in which war?

during the War of 1812.

How many verses are there in the Star-Spangled Banner?

four

What is an example of a famous piece of music that you might hear at a wedding? Composer?

here comes the bride by richard wagner and thinking out loud by Ed Sheeran

Most countries have national anthems. What is the purpose in a national anthem?

it helps evoke feelings of patriotism among the country's citizens and reminds them of their nation's glory, beauty, and rich heritage

In countries like the United States where executive branch leaders are elected, what is the name of the ceremony that installs a new president?

officer installation ceremony

Describe Plena music as it relates to the Puerto Rican Carnival

plena is a Puerto Rican musical genre with Afro-Puerto Rican origins; through participatory, energetic songs, performers can criticize relevant social concerns of Puerto Rican society from the stance of the commoner

Which stanza from which verse of the Star Spangled Banner is considered by some to be racially insensitive? Why?

third stanza — which includes the lines "No refuge could save the hireling and slave/From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave" — "literally celebrates the murder of African-Americans"? The song comes from the age of slavery, The reference to slaves is about the use, and in some sense the manipulation, of black Americans to fight for the British, with the promise of freedom.