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In Madrigalism or word painting composers used what elements of music to reinforce the meaning of the words?

The elements of music that are used to re-inforce the meaning of the words are pitch, rhythm and dynamics.


How does music relate with social studies?

Music has been an integral part of communities and history since as far back as the Stone Age. They "bored finger holes into animal bones to make whistles and flutes" (Norton Anthology of Western Music). Here's a picture: http://homepage.eircom.net/~bronzeagehorns/images/midsize/swanbone_flutes.jpg Music evolved through the time periods and was still an active part of society. In the Renaissance composers like Thomas Morely and William Byrd composed court songs as entertainment for royalty. This tradition of being comissioned to compose for royalty continued through the Baroque with composers like Bach and Handel. Then in the Classical era with Mozart and Beethoven and so on. In addition the music being composed often reflected the conditions of the time period as well as its place of origin. Music is the universal language that allows us to learn from past civilizations as well as about other cultures. Music was also an important form of worship in various religions from Roman Catholics to Muslims to Buddhists.


Is music without words meaningless?

no mirza.


Why instrumental music important?

Because without it, the song has no soul. Music can evoke emotions without the use of words. Instrumental music does exactly that.


What does the word filter mean in music?

When you filter music, you bleep out all the cuss words. The music you normally hear on the radio is usually filtered.