How does the pitch sound if you tighten the string of an instrument? A string stretched between two points, such as on a stringed instrument, will have tension. Tightening the string gives it a higher frequency while loosening it lowers the frequency. When string players tighten or loosen their strings, they are altering the pitches […]
What are the three types of portraits?
What are the three types of portraits? The 3 types of portraits you need to take and how to take them A standard posed portrait. In a standard portrait, my subject is completely aware of the camera. An anonymous / environmental portrait. In this scenario, my subject may not be aware of the camera. A […]
Which composer was the master of counterpoint?
Which composer was the master of counterpoint? Bach How do you start a counterpoint? In first species counterpoint, we begin with a cantus firmus (new or existing) and compose a single new line—called the counterpoint—above or below the cantus firmus. That new line contains one note for every note in the cantus: both the cantus […]
Is a website a reliable source?
Is a website a reliable source? Generally, . edu and . gov websites are credible, but beware of sites that use these suffixes in an attempt to mislead. Commercial websites, such as those of reputable news organizations, can also be good sources, but do some investigation to look for signs of reliability. Are newspapers reliable […]
Is Romeo and Juliet representational or presentational?
Is Romeo and Juliet representational or presentational? Representational plays can be comic or tragic. Sometimes the choice to use a representational style in presenting a play is the director’s. For example, Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” if done in period style with realistic costumes and settings, can be a representational piece. What is mechanical acting? Mechanical […]
What is the difference between abstract art and abstract expressionism?
What is the difference between abstract art and abstract expressionism? The difference between Expressionism and Abstract art is that expressionistic art does not necessarily abandon all figural or representational elements, although it can use elements of abstraction, or “weak abstraction,” to create an emotional effect. What makes abstract expressionism different? Despite this variety, Abstract Expressionist […]
Are piano strings struck?
Are piano strings struck? In a piano the string is not plucked with a quill, but struck with a felt-covered hammer. When the performer presses a piano key softly, the hammer will strike the string slowly, making a soft sound. What are the strings on a piano called? A piano keyboard has 88 keys. The […]
What is the difference between discussion and argument?
What is the difference between discussion and argument? A discussion throws light. An argument is an exchange of ignorance whereas a discussion is an exchange of knowledge. An argument is an expression of temper whereas a discussion is an expression of logic. An argument tries to prove who is right whereas a discussion tries to […]
Do babies need food before 12 months?
Do babies need food before 12 months? Food before 1 is for developing eating skills. Babies go through so many developmental stages before 12-18 months, including learning to eat a variety of textures, developing chewing, swallowing skills, and starting to self-feed. Do you need to introduce one food at a time? Let your child try […]