Pick а sоng оr wоrk from music thаt you know well. It cаn be from popular music, T.V., movies, etc. Identify the musical characteristics of this work (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, form, instrumentation). Explain how the musical characteristics of this work reflect broader historical trends in music. In other words, what characteristics from previous musical periods discussed in the course are present in your example. Be sure to identify relevant musical periods. Identify the historical context in these characteristics. In other words, what events (musical or historical) are connected to these characteristics?