For this project students will choose 2 specific songs/compositions from 2 different genres. Compare and contrast both pieces. Note any similarities/differences in overall feel, use of melody, rhythm and harmony, ostinatos, form (organization of ideas), etc.
NOTE: You are not comparing two genres - for instance: don't compare Rock to Classical. Rather choose a song from each and compare them (eg. "Elenor Rigby" by the Beatles and the first movement of "Winter" by Vivaldi). These two pieces both open with a cold, barren haunting introduction. They use sparse texture to convert a cold and lonely environment.
Any genre differences will come out automatically in describing each piece.
This assignment should be two-three pages in length (double-spaced of course). The hardest part will likely be in choosing the material.