When architects design buildings, one of the last things they consider is the way sound moves through the building itself. This is a commonly overlooked feature that can have many negative effects ranging from structural integrity to uncomfortable environments. Anyone who has been on a bridge when it starts shaking or has had trouble hearing […]
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This week, our music theme is German Lieder. What is German lieder? Lieder is the German word for song. Therefore, German lieder is German songs. However, when using the term, most people refer to German songs of the Romantic Period (19th Century) written for voice and piano. Lieder is unlike other classical vocal music in
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We talk about Classical music all the time at Resonance School, but what does that really mean? The term “Classical “actually refers to an era in music, roughly spanning the 18th century, that was distinct from the music styles both before and after. The 17th century was the Baroque period, characterized by heavy, ornamental and serious
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