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Question 2: In Beethoven's day, the composer was supreme. Every note that he wrote was expected to be played in a particular way. But times have changed. Along with performers, the modern era has seen the rise of producers, arrangers and musical researchers as valued decision makers in music. Choose one person from the list below and make a case for his or her influence o music history . Circle your choice .
1. Miles Davis (Jazz )
2. W. C. Handy ( Blues )
3. Berry Gordy Jr. (Motown )
4. Mahalia Jackson ( Gospel )
5 Elvis (Rock)
6. Cecil Sharp (Folk)
7.Rogers and Hammerstein (Musical Theater)

Question 3: Some people love jazz; others would take country any day. Of all the musical styles reviewed in the course, which one speaks to you the most? Why?

Be sure to include in your discussion:

The defining characteristics of this style

When in musical history this style developed and how it has evolved since

Major artists who have written or performed in this style

If relevant, musical technology associated with this style


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Answer

Gospel can be traced back to maybe the 17th century, but that didn't mean that we had heard it all. The Queen of Gospel Song, Mahalia Jackson. Her style was incredible, influenced by role models like Bessie Smith and Enrico Caruso. She constantly used blues notes, diphth*ng shapings, riffs, and call-and-response repetitions. If she didn't seem impressive enough, she actually refused to sing anything but religious pieces and wasn't afraid to turn down a place she deemed as 'in/ppropri/te.' When working with Mitch Miller, she reportedly had a bit of struggle with his time constraints during recordings. Because really, gospel music is more inspirational than time-induced. And when the world heard her voice on radios and televisions, it's hard to say there were many regrets about it. Eight of her records sold over a million copies each. Other major gospel artists include Mavis Staple (who was inspired by Mahalia), Thomas Dorsey, Jank Williams, James Cleveland, and Aretha Franklin.