Essays and Research Papers on Music

A 3 page tutorial examination of Scotland and the instrument known as the Scottish bagpipes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the origins of the blues. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that focuses on the career of Frederic Chopin (1810-1849), who was one of the romantic era’s most original composers, as his musical idiom was unlike any other (Machlis 84). Furthermore, he was the only major composer of this era whose genius was completely centered on the piano, as Chopin’s “imagination ...

In three pages this paper compares Keats’ nineteenth century poem with Dylan’s twentieth century song. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 4 page paper which reviews Penny von Eschen’s work Satchmo Blows Up the World. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page essay that examines three great musical works, and compares, first of all, the overall characteristics of each work and then specifically analyzes them in terms of their differences, similarities and unique elements. The selections chose are Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor from the Baroque period; Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from ...

This 2 page paper provides an overview of the gongs throughout the world. This paper relates how gongs were first created and how they spread. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the relationship between Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five and the song So It Goes by Unearth concerning death. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the lyrics to Trisha Yearwood’s song “She’s In Love With The Boy, “ which is a ballad that addresses issues of both class and gender. No other sources cited.

A 10 page research paper that discusses Monteverdi’s opera Orfeo, whose full title is La Favola d’Orfeo (The Legend of Orpheus), is recognized as one of the earliest operas. It was composed by Claudio Monteverdi, with a libretto by Alessandro Striggio, and debuted at the annual carnival of the city of Mantua in 1607. The ...

A 5 page review of performance of Verdi's opera "Aida." Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses Country Joe McDonald’s song “I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die Rag” and how it reflects the society and issues of the time. Bibliography lists 3 sources. 5.5 pages on:

A 5 page examination and analysis of Bob Marley and his song/poem Redemption Song. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In five pages this paper compares and analyzes these videos within the context of E. Ann Kaplan’s feminist criticism, including her essay entitled “Whose Imaginary? The Televisual Apparatus, The Female Body and Textual Strategies in Select Rock Videos on MTV.” Two sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of Beethoven's early, middle and late quartets. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Karen Carpenter’s song On Top of the World and examines it connection to one’s Christian faith. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the career of Leonard Bernstein, who was one of America’s most renowned composer/conductors. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the efforts of the U.S. to win nations to their side during the Cold War by using good-will tours, musicals and the new strain of “dwarf rice. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page research paper that offer analysis of Mozart’s Piano Sonata in A Minor (K.310) and his Sonata in D Major (K.311), which are considered, along with his Sonata in C Major (K.309), to be part of a trio of works that were published as “Opus IV” around 1782, but were composed on a ...

A 6 page research paper that offers analysis and discussion of 3 works by these famous composers. The writer discusses Mozart’s Symphony no 33 in B-flat major (KV 319); the second movement of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. Six, the “Pathetique”; and the first tableaux from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka. Each section of the paper is roughly 2 ...

A 3 page paper which considers the difference between art and craft with reference to Don Juan by Strauss and Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys. The bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper on Roger Waters from the band Pink Floyd. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper takes a look at gangsta rap, family values, and the problems of mass production. The bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the role of audio engineers and how they work with the artists, producers and directors. It also discusses how the industry and the need for audio engineers has changed with the new wave of technological advancements. There are 4 sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses various aspects of the performing and visual arts. Bibliography lists 1 source.