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ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

What are two powerful social and political organizing forces in Europe and how does this impact musicking?

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Question 2

What are the significant musical features of the world beat fusion of the academic ganga in Zuta Baba)? Define fusion as applied to music.

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dawsa925 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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The two ways are religion and nation or nationalism.
The three most influential religions in Europe are Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
These religions all encouraging music or musical-type sounds in their worship, but also restrict some musicking.
Christanity over the centuries helped develop musical notation or literacy methods.
Christianity also encouraged polyphonic singing and the development of harmony.
Jews in Europe were sought-after musicians in many historical times and locations.
Islam helped introduce what became the guitar to Europe.

Answer to Question 2

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Dissonant harmony (within the context of European aesthetic) polyphonic singing by a group of female students from an American University.
The musical phrases end in pitches descending downward (glissando); the singing is loud and direct.
This regional song originally from a Bosnian village is fused with a strong rock-beat background. Fusion in this context means combining different elements from different musical styles through intense contact and interaction.