Poetry

22 articles related to Poetry:

SONGWRITER

Longfellow Serenade and the fireside poet that kindled Neil Diamond's song

USA, Popular Song, 1970s
PIANO

La fille aux cheveux de lin: Parnassian poem behind Debussy's most recorded piece

France, Prelude, 20st Century Classical

SONGWRITER

The Bells of Rhymney: two major modal modes of famous protest song

USA, Folk, Protest Song, Rock, 1950s, 1960s
PIANO

Suite bergamasque: did Debussy record his best-known piano piece?

France, Suite, Romantic 1 comment
Poetry

Guajira Guantanamera: song meaning and origin of the lyrics

Cuba, Flamenco, Latin, Popular Song, 1930s, 1940s
ORCHESTRA

Gabriel Faure's Pavane as the key to modern revival of early genre

France, Dance, Pavane, Romantic

The History of Popular Music

Discover stories from each decade. Listen to gems from the 1960s, 1970s, and more.
Musical Modes

Explore Phrygian, Lydian, Dorian, and other modes through the harmonic analysis of popular songs.
Early Music

Read all about the formative music of the past centuries. Enjoy the regal yet easy sounds of the Baroque and Renaissance.
Indian Classical Music

Dive into the South Asian philosophy through Indian classical music. Learn about musical traditions of the Hindustani and Carnatic culture.
The Epoch of Romanticism

Get a taste of the most beloved and fruitful music period. See the personalities behind the major shift of the eras — from Classical to Romantic.
Nature Sounds

Download for free HQ soundscapes recorded in a mixed forest, including bird songs, cricket choruses, and night or afternoon thunderstorms.