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N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitudes)
(Encyclopedia)N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitudes): see Rap music. ...authentic modes
(Encyclopedia)authentic modes: see mode, in music. ...Beastie Boys, The
(Encyclopedia)Beastie Boys, The: see Rap music. ...synthesizer, musical
(Encyclopedia)synthesizer, musical: see electronic music. ...Berkshire Festival
(Encyclopedia)Berkshire Festival: see Tanglewood Music Festival. ...instrumentation
(Encyclopedia)instrumentation, in music: see orchestra and orchestration. ...well-tempered
(Encyclopedia)well-tempered, in music: see tuning systems. ...jazz
(Encyclopedia)jazz, the most significant form of musical expression of African-American culture and arguably the most outstanding contribution the United States has made to the art of music. ...Mercer, Johnny
(Encyclopedia)Mercer, Johnny (John Herndon Mercer) mûrˈsər [key], 1909–76, American lyricist and songwriter, b. Savannah, Ga. Mercer, who was one of American popular music's most accomplished wordsmiths, began...Los Angeles Philharmonic
(Encyclopedia)Los Angeles Philharmonic, founded in 1919 by William Andrews Clark, Jr. After his death the Southern California Symphony Association was formed in 1934 to sponsor the orchestra. It was housed in Philh...Browse by Subject
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