The document discusses the history and evolution of various musical and dance styles over time. It describes genres like classical, rock, pop, and others; as well as dances like cha-cha, swing, twist, disco, and funk that emerged from blending different cultural influences and rhythms. It also mentions the rise of street dance in the 1990s and how dance styles have been influenced by and spread across various media.
The document discusses the history and evolution of various musical and dance styles over time. It describes genres like classical, rock, pop, and others; as well as dances like cha-cha, swing, twist, disco, and funk that emerged from blending different cultural influences and rhythms. It also mentions the rise of street dance in the 1990s and how dance styles have been influenced by and spread across various media.
The document discusses the history and evolution of various musical and dance styles over time. It describes genres like classical, rock, pop, and others; as well as dances like cha-cha, swing, twist, disco, and funk that emerged from blending different cultural influences and rhythms. It also mentions the rise of street dance in the 1990s and how dance styles have been influenced by and spread across various media.
pleasant or unpleasant reactions which are uncontrolled or spontaneous. What happened to music without lyrics, to those tunes which are purely instrumental? Do we listen or just hear them? Do not bother to pay attention to the details or structure of the form. They are moved by the associations they have on music in relation to their emotions and not on the musical structure. Ponder upon the form, details and structure. Is generally characterized by movement and tension, emotion rather than beauty, the sensual rather than rational and the spectacular rather than monumental. Characterized as less complex than the baroque pieces. Described as “restrained and orderly, with well-defined forms and generally regular meters. Its tempo and volume are fairly constant within a movement. Two figures stand at the heart of western classical music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven. Compositions of the period were deemed as expressive and inventive as reflected in the harmonies and the chromatism of the melodies. They also reflected personal emotions and love and the nature were viewed with idealism. The transition to the modern period is characterized with much change and innovation. It was impressionistic and full of experimentation, a kind of “live in the moement style.” The term popular culture refers to the pattern of cultural experiences and attitudes that exist in mainstream society. Rock and pop music are part of popular culture. 1973 – emergence of Pinoy rock and rhythm, which merges the rock beat with Filipino lyrics in local color. This is the beginnings of the OPM or Original Pilipino Music/ Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-await. The rise of “manila Sound” in the mid-70s gave birth to lyrics using a colloquial language called “taglish”.
The world of pop, also gave rise to the
Pinoy ballads.
Disco music reached a measure
popularity from 1970s – 1980s. Dance is a primal instinct used to complete an expression other than verbal language which is used to connect with surroundings and beings that are earthly or ethereal. It may be logical or abstract expression whose form and function have been derived from an experience according to time and place. Moving bodies create and shape space through visual patterns oftentimes accompanied by music that is rhythmic and melodies pleasing to one’s ears. FREE MOVEMENT Where there are no certain rules set with the body and space. No need for training to equip body with technical knowledge as everything is as basic as the instinct to move. FREE MOVEMENT Examples: Individualized or group dance and ritual can be seen among faith healers, spiritistas or party goers RITUAL/FESTIVITY or RELIGIOUS CEREMONY Non-technical but movements have been passed on through the years from a certain group or individual. RITUAL/FESTIVITY or RELIGIOUS CEREMONY
Example: Country and folk dances
SHORT LIVED SPECIAL TRAINING SCHOOL To acquire technical knowledge in order to look refined specially with dance athletics. CHA-CHA One of the most popular Latin dance next to mambo in the 1940s. From the inspired blending of American- Cuban rhythms mixed with North American swing, a couple dance with little contact between partners which included a lot of hip movement and variety of steps. SWING or JIVE The dance was inspired from the previous craze jitterbug and lindy hop, but jive is less energetic and with more repetition of steps. TWIST Easy, no touch dance with a partner in which the weight was placed on the ball of one foot and the leg and hips were twisted. DISCO It is assimilated into other genres such as techno, pop rock, and R & B (rhythm and blues). It continued to show its influence in the 21st century as inspiration to pop and hip-hop. FUNK Is a combination of blues and soul. It is known for its strong base line and heavy downbeats that create static harmonies. STREET DANCE Its style are coined from where the dance was performed - in night clubs or on the streets. Originated in the Bronx in the 1990s that made a worldwide phenomenon that is seen in various films until like You got served (2004), Step Up (2006) SPECIAL SCHOOL RESEMBLING A RIGID MILITARY ATMOSPHERE Bodies are sculpted and mindsets are created with attitude to form a special technique of the most difficult yet basic to the refinement of the dance movement.