Musical nationalism refers to the use of musical ideas or motifs that are identified with a specific country, region, or ethnicity, such as folk tunes and melodies, rhythms, and harmonies inspired by them. Musical nationalism can also include the use of folklore as a basis for programmatic works including opera. The following clips are nationalist composers.
Assignment:
Choose one composer and write a paper about the person. The paper should include where the composer is from, a brief biography of the composers background and several examples of what makes this person a nationalist composer. Are there any composers or artist that you know of today that could be described as a "Nationalist Composer?" Why?
Your paper shall be 600- 800 words in length, double spaced using 12 pt font in Times New Roman. Include a cover sheet and works cited page at the end. No less than 3 sources should be used. The works cited page can be in MLA or APA format.
The Moldau - by Bedrich Smetna
Marche Slave - by Peter I Tchaikovsky
The Afro-American Symphony - by William Grant Still
In The Hall Of The Mountain King - By Edvard Grieg
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