Tempo

The interpretation of Tempo, Dynamics and Expression through Instrumentation in three recordings of Vittorio Monti’s ‘Czardas’ Vittorio Monti’s famous virtuosic piece Czardas has been arranged for many instruments over the years. Being a percussionist and having played this piece I was interested in how this piece would vary in terms of tempo, dynamics and expression due to instrumentation. I chose to compare three recordings: one by violinist Frank Kim accompanied by piano as this represents the

mood, emotion, or just their liking. But regardless of a person’s preference, the tempo of music has found to be the main factor that affects an individual’s physiological response (Bernardi et al. 2009). Music can be a useful tool in medical treatments due to all individuals reacting in a similar manner. It has been found that music with quick tempos caused heart rates in Homo sapiens to increase, while slower tempo music created the reverse effect (Bernardi et al. 2009). The

study helps the business owners to identify the influences of the tempo of background music on customers’ purchasing intention. 1.3 Research Question (i) Is there any relationship between the slow tempo background music and customers’ purchasing intention? (ii) Is there any relationship between the medium tempo background music and customers’ purchasing intention? (iii) Is there any relationship between the fast tempo background music and customers’ purchasing intention?

SOURCE A: Title: Music can reduce blood pressure, depending on tempo Author & Date Published: Linda Brookes. 2005 Available on: Medscape- Multispeaciality .2005. Music can reduce blood pressure, depending on tempo. Linda Brookes. < http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/514644_6> (Date of access: 19 May 2016) SUMMARY: In the United Kingdom, studies have been compiled to prove whether the tempo of music will have an effect on your blood pressure, with task performance or none. With the compiled studies

enjoyed to watch and listen to. In the beginning of the performance, the orchestra begins with an adagio tempo, using instruments such as cellos and violins. The tempo is very slow and soothing until it suddenly interrupted by the sound of trumpets. This is setting a tone that something very dramatic is about to happen. After the trumpets sound, oboes and flutes begin to play using the same adagio tempo as it was used in the beginning of the performance. As the flutes and clarinets slowly stop, you can

research: Investigating the different effects of music genres on the pulse. By recording the responses of each participant, as the music moves from soft genres to hard genres. Genres such as Classical and Rock but the songs of each will have different tempos to each other to get accurate results. To see if the different types of genres of music create psychological responses of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart. The research will be done most primarily and partially secondarily. THE METHOD:

many techniques to make visuals including tempo, instrumentation and dynamics. Tempo is a very important part of music for the reason depending on how slow or fast the tempo is, it can completely change the mood of the phrase. For example, the first movement of Cello Concerto Op. 85 the tempo is slower, which gives the mood a lighthearted feeling even though the piece is in 6/8 time signature. Continuing with the same piece in the first movement, the tempo gives a feeling of comfort, making the

his 17-year-old pupil, Countess Giulietta Guicciardi (Giulietta Guicciardi (1784-1856), Beethoven and Moonlight Sonata, 2013). Regarding the piece itself, Moonlight Sonata is divided into three movements. The tempo starts out adagio sostenuto for the first movement, picking up the tempo in the second movement as allegretto, and speeding up further in the third

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016 I attended a guest artist modern concert performed by Contra Tempo, held in the Watson Theater at Coker College in Huntsville, South Carolina. Contra Tempo is an Urban Latin dance theater that is based in Los-Angeles. Contra Tempo is known for “creating physical, visual and sonic vocabulary that collages Salsa, Afro-Cuban, hip-hop, and contemporary dance with theater, text and original music to bring dynamic multi-model experiences to the concert stage” (Ana Maria Alvarez)

being mysterious and suspicious, with a moderate amount of energy. As the song evolved, the tonality became more jittery and energetic. In addition, the tempo increased significantly from Andante at the beginning to Allegro or even Vivace during the climax. Near the end of the song, the tonality returned to being suspicious and mysterious, and the tempo slowed back down to Adante. Concluding the piece was a finale that left the audience feeling happy and upbeat. Because of the contrasting tonalities