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“MODERNISM IN MUSIC” ESSAY – all of this must be written in paragraph form, using your own voice, in your own words, with no “cutting and pasting”, either from the book, the internet, or an AI chatbot.  Your answers must apply to what we learned in class.  Information from other sources, or examples that aren’t from class, will not be accepted. *100 word minimum requirement for full credit!   Your task: Describe how the works of two different Modernist composers  exemplified Modernism – this can be through specific genres, techniques used, or changes in the way the elements of music were used.  Keep in mind that the works and composers must be named, and they must be from our class.  (2 pts per example)

This person is called a ___________________.

John Cage’s compositional style was largely influenced by hearing Indonesian gamelan music.

How many movements are in a standard multi-movement work (like you would find in the Classical Era and onward)?

Jazz was originally developed in New York.

T/F:  This example is in a minor key.

Which word could be used to describe tonality?

Who is your favorite composer from this semester, and why? Be specific.

As part of this class, we listened to a piece of music that contained only silence, and no traditional musical sound.

In the textbox, write your essay and complete all the grammar components. TOPIC: What are two programs/services at GCC that you have used and how have they benefitted you? Include specific examples to prove how they have affected you or your life positively.  OR this topic: What is one program/service at GCC that you have used and what are two effects YOU experienced from using this program/service? Include specific examples to prove how the program/service has affected you or your life positively. Note:  Choose from: Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Community (APIDA)Black ScholarsCalWORKs Parents ProgramCareer Services and Student JobsCenter for Academic Success in Athletics (CASA)CounselingDisabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)Dream Resource CenterExtended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)Foster Youth Program (previously Guardian Scholars)Health CenterLa ComunidadLearning Center (Free Online Tutoring)Math Discovery CenterMathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA)Multicultural & Community Engagement Center (MCEC)Parenting StudentsPride CenterRising Scholars (Formerly ReEntry Pathways)Student EquityTransfer CenterVeterans Resource CenterWelcome Center After you finish writing, please: (this section is worth 50 points) Write “thesis statement” at the beginning of the thesis and highlight the topic in green and the controlling idea in yellow (3 points for highlighted, labeled, correct position and format) Write “topic sentence 1and topic sentence 2” at the beginning of each topic sentence and highlight topic in green and the controlling idea in yellow  (3 pts for each highlighted, labeled, correct position and format). Underline ONE complex sentence with an ADJECTIVE clause. Write #1 at the beginning of the sentence.  Underline ONE complex sentence with an adverb clause of time. Write #2 at the beginning of the sentence.  Underline ONE complex sentence with a NOUN clause. Write #3 at the beginning of the sentence.  Underline TWO complex sentences with adverb clause of reason. Write #4 and 5 at the beginning of the sentences. Underline ONE complex sentence with adverb clause of concession. Write #6 at the beginning of the sentence. Underline ONE complex sentence with adverb clause of condition. Write #7 at the beginning of the sentence. Underline ONE compound sentence. Write #8 at the beginning of the sentence. Note: Each of the sentences should have only two clauses. Sentences with more than two clauses will not receive credit. 10.Highlight all the subjects in blue (10 points) 11. Highlight all the verbs  in every clause in pink. Be careful! You should highlight the verbs with verb tenses and modals connected to them but NOT words that look like verbs working as nouns or adjectives. (10 points)