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Recordings for class - Fall 2021 (Th4)

Luise Reichardt, Frühlingslied Luise Reichardt, Unruhiger Schlaf Steely Dan, " The Fez " Scott Joplin, The Augustan Waltz(es) Fred...

Monday, April 6, 2020

Ranky Tanky, "Ranky Tanky" & Richard Wagner, Das Rheingold, Prelude to Act I – RHYTHM


These pieces both contain prominent rhythms, meaning that I, personally, noticed the rhythm first. Rhythm is a significant musical element, as it is the core of the song. “Ranky Tanky, Ranky Tanky,” obtains a consistently upbeat, faster rhythm. The song is driving, meaning that the rhythm of the song protrudes and aims to grab attention. Das Rheingold, Prelude to Act I, is infrequent with its rhythm. The song begins with a slower, ballad-like rhythm. I would like to note that the beginning of the piece was extremely quiet and I could not find the rhythm the first time I listened to it. Towards the end of the three-minute-mark, the rhythm picks up and the song becomes spritely.

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