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Contemporary (music)
Contemporary music is whatever music is produced at the current time. Specifically, it could refer to: Genres or audiences *Adult contemporary music * British contemporary R&B *Christian adult contemporary *Christian contemporary hit radio * Contemporary a cappella *Contemporary blues *Contemporary Catholic liturgical music *Contemporary Christian music *Contemporary classical music * Contemporary commercial music *Contemporary folk music *Contemporary hit radio *Contemporary improvisation *Contemporary Jewish religious music *Contemporary laïkó *Contemporary R&B * Contemporary soul *Contemporary worship music *New adult contemporary *Rhythmic adult contemporary *Rhythmic contemporary *Urban adult contemporary *Urban contemporary gospel *Urban contemporary music Regions * Contemporary music of France *Contemporary music of Indonesia * Contemporary music of Madagascar * Malaysian contemporary music * Contemporary underground music in Syria Institutions *Academy of Contemporary Mu ...
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Adult Contemporary Music
Adult contemporary music (AC) is a form of radio-played popular music, ranging from 1960s vocal and 1970s soft rock music to predominantly ballad-heavy music of the 1980s to the present day, with varying degrees of easy listening, pop, soul, R&B, quiet storm and rock influence. Adult contemporary is generally a continuation of the easy listening and soft rock style that became popular in the 1960s and 1970s with some adjustments that reflect the evolution of pop/rock music. Adult contemporary tends to have lush, soothing and highly polished qualities where emphasis on melody and harmonies is accentuated. It is usually melodic enough to get a listener's attention, abstains from profanity or complex lyricism, and is most commonly used as background music in heavily-frequented family areas such as supermarkets, shopping malls, convention centers, or restaurants. Like most of pop music, its songs tend to be written in a basic format employing a verse–chorus structu ...
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Contemporary Worship Music
Contemporary worship music (CWM), also known as praise and worship music, is a distinct genre of Christian music used in contemporary worship. It has evolved over the past 60 years and is stylistically similar to pop music. The songs are often referred to as "praise songs" or "worship songs" and are typically led by a "worship band" or "praise team," with either a guitarist or pianist serving as the lead. It has become a common genre of music performed in many churches, particularly in charismatic or non-denominational Protestant churches, with some Catholic Church in the United States, Catholic congregations also incorporating it into the Mass. History and development In the early 1950s, the Taizé Community in France began attracting youths from various religious denominations with worship hymns based on modern melodies. In the mid-20th century, Christian unions (student groups), Christian unions in university settings hosted evangelistic talks. The Universalist Church o ...
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Advanced School Of Contemporary Music
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist and composer. As a virtuoso who is considered to be one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson released more than 200 recordings, won eight Grammy Awards, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy, and received numerous other awards and honours. He played thousands of concerts worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, simply "O.P." by his friends, and informally in the jazz community, "the King of inside swing". Peterson worked in duos with Sam Jones, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Joe Pass, Irving Ashby, Count Basie, and Herbie Hancock. He considered the trio with Ray Brown and Herb Ellis "the most stimulating" and productive setting for public performances and studio recordings. In the early 1950s, he began performing with Brown and drummer Charlie Smith as the Oscar Peter ...
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Academy Of Contemporary Music
The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) is a music academy in with campuses in Guildford, Surrey, Birmingham, and London, England providing contemporary music-based courses. The school of music has a focus on rock, pop music, electronic dance music and a vocational approach. The school has links with Guildford's Electric Theatre, Guildford College, Middlesex University, Metropolis Studios, and University of Surrey. History The Academy of Contemporary Music was created by guitar tutor Phil Brookes and Peter Anderton of Andertons Music Co. In the 2000s, the academy partnered with three educational establishments for awarding qualifications: Guildford College which grants BTEC/Edexcel awards for the lower discipline, Middlesex University and the University of Surrey. The latter validate the Certificate in Higher Education for the intermediate discipline, award degrees at BA (Hons) and BMus (Hons) through to an MA (Masters) in contemporary music in partnership with ACM. I ...
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Contemporary Underground Music In Syria
Contemporary underground Music in Syria refers to a genre of music that originated and evolved outside the commercial mainstream, especially during the Syrian civil war, which began in 2011 and resulted in the restrictive environment and censorship of creative expression. History The roots of underground music in Syria can be traced back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, when young musicians began exploring new forms of expression beyond the confines of traditional Arabic music. However, the movement truly gained momentum in the aftermath of the 2011 uprising and subsequent civil war. This period was characterized by increased political repression, societal unrest, and human rights abuses, which pushed musicians and artists to the margins of society, prompting them to create and disseminate their work underground. Features Underground music in Syria encompasses a broad range of musical styles, from alternative rock and hip hop to electronic and experimental music. Lyrics of ...
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Malaysian Contemporary Music
Malaysian contemporary music (or "art music", "notated music") is an artistic phenomenon within Malaysia that has its roots in the 1980s with pioneer composers like Valerie Ross. However, little information about that period exists in written sources. The genre gained visibility and momentum only in the new millennium due to the internet phenomenon, and in 2002 in particular, when the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) programmed several works by Malaysian composers, namely Chong Kee Yong's ''Echoed Dream'' (2002), Sunetra Fernando's 'Wayang' (2002) and Tazul Izan Tajuddin's ''Sebuah Tenunan III'' (2003). They represent the first local commissions by a professional symphony orchestra in the country. Interest in orchestral music by Malaysian composers grew and when the orchestra held its first Forum For Malaysian Composers in 2003 the event was a triumph for the local music scene. Background The MPO forum brought together six talented young composers, Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, Cho ...
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Contemporary Music Of Madagascar
The highly diverse and distinctive music of Madagascar has been shaped by the musical traditions of Southeast Asian music, Southeast Asia, African music, Africa, Oceania, Arabian music, Arabia, Portugal, England, France and the United States over time as indigenous people, immigrants, and colonists have made the island their home. Traditional instruments reflect these widespread origins: the and owe their existence to the introduction of the acoustic guitar, guitar by early Arab or European seafarers, the ubiquitous originated in mainland Africa and the —the bamboo tube zither considered the national instrument of Madagascar—directly evolved from an earlier form of zither carried with the first Austronesian peoples, Austronesian settlers on their outrigger canoes. Malagasy music can be roughly divided into three categories: traditional, contemporary and popular music. Traditional musical styles vary by region and reflect local ethnographic history. For instance, in the ...
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Contemporary Music Of Indonesia
Indonesia is a country with many different tribes and ethnic groups, and its music is also very diverse, coming in hundreds of different forms and styles. Every region has its own culture and art, and as a result traditional music from area to area also uniquely differs from one another. For example, each traditional type of music is often accompanied by its very own dance and theatre. Contemporary music scene have also been heavily shaped by various foreign influences, such as America, Britain, Japan, Korea, and India. The music of Java, Sumatra, Bali, Flores (Lesser Sunda Islands) and other islands have been well documented and recorded, and further research by Indonesian and international scholars is also ongoing. The music in Indonesia predates historical records, various Native Indonesian tribes often incorporate chants and songs accompanied with musical instruments in their rituals. The contemporary music of Indonesia today is also popular amongst neighbouring countries, ...
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Contemporary Music Of France
In France, music reflects a diverse array of styles. In the field of classical music, France has produced several prominent romantic composers, while folk and popular music have seen the rise of the chanson and cabaret style. The oldest playable musical recordings were made in France using the earlist known sound recording device in the world, the phonautograph, which was patented by Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1857. France is also the 5th largest market by value in the world, and its music industry has produced many internationally renowned artists, especially in the nouvelle chanson and electronic music. Classical music Medieval French music history dates back to organum in the 10th century, followed by the Notre Dame School, an organum composition style. Troubadour songs of chivalry and courtly love were composed in the Occitan language between the 10th and 13th centuries, and the Trouvère poet-composers flourished in Northern France during this period. The fi ...
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