Культурология. Горелова А.В - 21 стр.

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comes from folk-sources. It is not always recognized that America has folk
music; yet it really has not only one but many different folk musics. It is a vast
land, and different sorts of folk music have sprung up in different parts, all
having validity and all being a possible foundation for development into an art-
music. For this reason, I believe that it is possible for a number of distinctive
styles to be developed in America, all legitimately born of folk-song from
different localities. Jazz, Ragtime, Negro Spirituals and Blues, Southern
Mountain Songs, Country Fidding and Cowboy Songs can all be employed in
the creation of American art-music, and are actually used by many composers
now. These composers are certain to produce something worthwhile if they have
the innate feeling and talent to develop the rich material offered to them. There
are also other composers who can be classed as legitimately American who do
not make use of folk music as a base, but who personally, working in America,
developed highly individualized style and methods. Their newfound materials
should be called American, just as an invention is called American if it is made
by an American!
Jazz I regard as an American folk music not the only one, but a very
powerful one that is probably in the blood and feeling of the American people
more than any other style of folk music. I believe than it can be made the basis
of serious symphonic works of lasting value, in the hands of a composer with
talent for both jazz and symphonic music.
GLOSSARY
folk music - 1. music, usually of simple character and anonymous
authorship, handed down among the common people by oral tradition. 2. music
by known composers that has become part of the folk tradition of a country or
region.
fecundity - fruitfulness or fertility, as of the earth.
validity - the state or quality of being valid.
art-music – music using aesthetic principles of what is beautiful
employ - to make use of; use; apply.
symphonic music - 1. music of, for, or having the character of a
symphony or symphony orchestra. 2. of or pertaining to symphony or harmony
of sounds. 3. characterized by similarity of sound, as words.
1. Read the text. Make sure you understand it. Mark the following statements
true or false.
1. The great music of America has always been built on folk music.
2. There are only a few sorts of folk music in the USA.
3. Ragtime, Negro Spirituals and Blues are actually used by many
composers now.
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