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  Sunday, November 19, 2023 Week 13- Intro to Humanities Music Weekly Questions: What do we mean when we refer to music as the universal language? What is music? How is this different from sound? Why do people listen to music? Music           When we refer to music as the universal language, we mean that music has the ability to transcend language and cultural barriers. It has the power to evoke emotions, communicate ideas, and connect people from different backgrounds and parts of the world. People often understand and appreciate music regardless of their native language or cultural upbringing, making it a universal form of expression.  Music is a form of artistic expression that combines various elements such as melody, rhythm, harmony, and lyrics to create an organized and intentional arrangement of sounds. It typically involves instruments, vocals, and structured compositions.      On the other hand, sound refers to any audible ...

  Sunday, November 12, 2023 Week 11- Intro to Humanities Performing Arts/Music Weekly Questions: Describe a LIVE event you attended. Was it more moving than what you would have experienced had you viewed the play at home or listened to the music in your car or on headphones? What else do you get at a live event that you don't get from recorded versions of the same performances? My First Concert     The first concert I ever attended was Taylor Swift with my dad. I think I was 10 or 11 at the time, and I can remember standing in the crowd feeling awestruck. How everyone in the crowd seemed to follow her every move was cool. My dad got the tickets last minute, which was a good thing, too, because we ended up in the front row, and I got to see Ed Sheeran too. It was definitely better than listening to my earbuds and watching her on a screen.      At a live event, you get the immersive experience of being in the same space as the performers, witnessing their tal...

  Sunday, November 5, 2023 Week 11- Intro to Humanities Food Weekly Questions: T hink about the role food plays in your life. Recount the food you intake on a normal day versus the food you eat on a special day (like a holiday or celebratory day) and compare them. What does it say about food and your relationship with it? My Food     I love potatoes so much I could eat them every day of my life. Yes, we have them for holidays, but the food we normally only have on those special occasions is ham and turkey. I feel like there are so many different ways you can eat potatoes, like fries and baked potatoes. I think that food and I are definitely friends considering I'm a BIG snacker.