Instructions: This assignment is like last weeks, except this time you will be analyzing a musical piece. You may choose a popular song or a famous work like a symphony, but please be sure to include either a copy of the lyrics and/or weblink to the song (or music video) you choose. Remember that the choice is up to you, but please refrain from choosing a musical selection that features cursing, is denigrating to women, or celebrates violence. Just answer the questions below. 1. Title: 2. Composer: 3. Date first written or era: 4. Country of origin: 5. Performing medium: (rock band, symphony, orchestra, etc.) 6. Genre or style: 7. Describe the merits of your selected musical performance. 8. The art of criticism is judging the beauties and faults of a piece of music and its performance. a. What are the faults (and/or beauties) of your selected musical performance? 9. What is the purpose of the selection? Is it to express emotion, to dance, religious, a love song, to tell a story, etc.? 10. How does the genre of music you selected compare to the predominant genre of music during the Middle Ages or the Renaissance? 11. Introductory assessment: (What is the mood of the music?) 12. Outstanding features: (Is there a message the song is trying to convey?) 13. Specific elements: (Can you identify any of the instruments used?) 14. Conclusion: (What is your overall opinion of the piece?)