Psychological Effects of Music
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An 8 page research paper that examines the psychological effect that music can have on human perception. The writer explores topics such as mood changes, time perception, and educational effects. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: khpsymus.wps

Public Cynicism Towards Rap Music
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A 4 page essay in which the writer reports on a small-scale study conducted of local college students to determine their general attitudes towards rap music. A selection of individual from various cultures is examined and it is noted that virtually nobody chooses to be indifferent towards the music; they either love it or hate it.
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Puccini's 'La Tosca' / The Relationship Between Tosca & Mario Cavardadossi
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The title character of Puccini's La Tosca is a deeply conflicted woman. Tosca is both fragile and volatile, vulnerable and enraged. Her jealousy, perhaps her central character flaw, is expressed through the music of this opera, and the relationship between Tosca and Mario is the central tragedy of this work. This 5 page paper considers the relationship between the actions of the characters and the operatic developments that represent the tormented and tragic relationship between Tosca and Mario. No additional sources cited.
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Puccini's Tosca / The Relationship Between Tosca And Mario Cavardadossi, Act I
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The title character of Puccini's La Tosca is a deeply conflicted woman. Tosca is both fragile and volatile, vulnerable and enraged. Her jealousy, perhaps her central character flaw, is expressed through the music of this opera, and the relationship between Tosca and Mario is the central tragedy of this work. This 5 page paper considers the relationship between the actions of the characters and the operatic developments that represent the tormented and tragic relationship between Tosca and Mario. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Tosca.wps

Puccini/Messa di Gloria
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An 11 page research paper that examines in detail one of Puccini's first compositions, the Mass Messa di Gloria. The writer discusses Puccini's biographical background and how this relates to the work profiled. While Puccini is best known for his operas, his heritage, as a member of the Puccini family, was in religious music. Therefore, it can be seen that it is logical that one of his first serious compositions was the Mass that is known as Messa di Gloria. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khpumdg.rtf

Rap Artists: Their Notorious Reputations
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5 pages. Why do Rap artists have such notorious reputations? In order for Rap artists to maintain their marketability they must keep these seamy reputations. The news media tends to report the scandalous news about rap artists, which gives them more free publicity; the reputation begins feeding on itself. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGArapps.rtf

Rap Music
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This 6 page paper considers the culture and development of RAP music as a valid genre of expression and creativity. The writer considers the history of the music, how it became popular, its reputation and how this may indicate who it will grow in the future. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEmusrap.rtf

Rap Music
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The genre is examined in the light of popular culture in a 10 page paper. The history and development of rap music since the seventies is provided. Rap is also discussed as its significance as an art form as well as its effects on society. Bibliography lists more than a dozen.
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Rap Music and Society
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A 2.5 page paper which examines the effects of rap lyrics on today’s society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGrapsoc.rtf

Rap Music: Destructive or Constructive
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A 3 page paper which discusses whether rap music, and rap music videos, produce destructive or constructive effects. The paper argues that, overall, rap music and rap music videos, though potentially very positive in their effects, are perceived and interpreted in such a way as to make them destructive more often than not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Rastafarian Counter-Culture Movement: Movement Through Music
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A 10 page paper which discusses the use of music to present an opposition to a particular culture, thereby creating a counter-culture. The movement discussed is the Rastafarian movement. Information is presented which discusses the constructs of the counter-culture as it utilizes the music called Reggae to oppose the dominant, and violent, culture. Background information is provided on the background of the Rastafarian faith and the music of two popular icons for the faith in the music industry, Bob Marley and Burning Spear. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAmarley.wps

Ravel's 'Bolero'
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Maurice Ravel's 'Bolero' is believed to be one of the most popular pieces of classical music that has ever been written. In 3 pages, the writer of this paper provides an analysis of Bolero that includes an overview of the type of composition, the dynamics, tempo, melody, harmony, and an overall impression. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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