MUSIC

African Music was primarily used in ceremonial rites such as birth, worship, marriage, and death. African
music has many sources of stylistic influences. African music produced varied characteristics and genres.

Different Classification of Instruments

IDIOPHONES- percussion instruments that are either struck with a mallet or against one another

MEMBRANOPHONES- are instruments which have vibrating animal membranes

AEROPHONES- Instruments that produce sound primarily by trapping or enclosing a body or column of
air and causing it to vibrate

CHORDOPHONES- instruments that produce sounds from vibration of strings

TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF AFRICA

AFROBEAT- is a term used to describe the fusion of West African and Black American Music

APALA- is a musical genre from Nigeria in the Yoruba tribal style

BLUES- the musical form of the 19th century that has deep roots in African - American communities. The
notes of the blues create an expressive and soulful sound.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF LATIN AMERICA

CONCHA- kind of wind instrument made from a seashell usually of a large snail

WHISTLES- are instruments made of natural elements such as bone from animals

VOCAL AND DANCE FORMS OF LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC

Cha-cha-Latin American dance forms which is originated in Cuba, contain polyrhythmic patterns, a
normal count of "two-three- chachacha" and "four and one, two, three"

PASADOBLE- the theatrical Spanish dance which means "double step

REGGAE- is an urban popular music and dance style that originated in jamaica. The best known
proponent of reggae is BOB MARLEY

JAZZ MUSIC

BIG BAND-refers to a large ensemble form originating in the United States in the mid

1920's. A standard big band is consist of 17- piece instruments

RAGTIME- is an American popular musical style mainly for piano. Scott Joplin is the first black American
that composes the popular Maple Leaf Rag, Solace, and The Entertainer and also known as "King of
Ragtime"

COUNTRY AND WESTERN MUSIC

ROCK AND ROLL- was a hugely popular song form in the united States during the late 1940's to the
1960's. The greatest exponent of the rock and roll style was the legendary ELVIS PRESLEY

ARTS

Technology-based art is essentially computer-generated and/or manipulated. Through the centuries,

visual artists used actual brushes and palettes, and a whole array of paints, inks, and natural pigments
applied to paper, canvas, fabric, stucco walls and ceilings.

Computer-Generated Images- It refers to make own illustrations using specialized programs for image
generation and manipulation.

works of art for an entire range of purposes.

Balance - A principle of art having to do with visual equilibrium, or two parts or

sides of an artwork having equal "visual weight"

Rhythm - A principle of art resulting from the repetition of elements or components

of an artwork in a specific pattern

Unity - A principle of art referring to the integration of all the components of an artwork to create a
meaningful whole

Variety - A principle of art referring to the use of differences or modifications to

create visual interest

Proportion - A principle of art having to do with the relative size and positions of

components in an artwork; also called "scale"

Technology has provided artists with new tools for expression. With technology being a fundamental
force in the development and evolution of art are interlinked to each other.

There are types of technology-based art being used by the artists such as:

Computer Digital Art

Mobile phone art

Digital Photography

Video games, digital painting, and imaging videos

Computer art or digital art first came on the scene in the early 1960s. Thus, the early experimenters
were not necessarily artists, but engineers and scientist who had access to the experience with the
hardware needed.

The Digital Art made by Frieder Nake is the Polygon Drawings

Mobile Phone Art- The mobile phone that you constantly hold has evolved from a mere communication
tool into a creative device that allows you to generate original works of art for an entire range of
purposes

Digital photography - Another means of generating original image is to capture it first as a digital file.

Point-and-Shoot VS. DSLR

Point-and-Shoot- Which automatically

makes all the adjustments in lighting. Focus zoom-in, zoom-out, even removal of "red-eye" with the use
being given some leeway for slight adjustments
Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera- This also provides the film-less and instant review features of a
"point-and- shoot" type of digital camera

VIDEO GAMES- These range from educational games and mind twisters, to building and construction
games, to ones that entail physical interaction by the users (sports, fitness, dance)

DIGITAL PAINTING- is a method of creating artwork using a computer

VIDEO TECHNOLOGY/IMAGING VIDEOS

➤ Social Media Purposes- Another tremendously powerful and innovative field that digital technology
has revolutionized is that of creating and presenting videos.

➤ Medical/Scientific Purposes- imaging videos in the field of medicine and science.

IMAGE MANIPULATION PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION

INSTAGRAM-a fast and fun way to share images with others, snap a photo, choose from among available
filters and share via Facebook

PICSART- a free photo editor and drawing application, as well as social network to share with others

FLIPGRAM-a downloadable application that allows to "bring your photos to life" in short videos set to
music choice.

SNAPSEED- a photo application that enables to enhance, transform, and share photos.