Personal Music Paper

I need to write a personal music paper. I just found out about this today that’s why I am asking here. I know its a personal music paper but I dont have time to write it, plus the teacher does not know my life that well. I’ll read what’s written and I’ll memorize it. 

 

This is what is required by the professor:

 

Assignment:  You will be writing about a song that has personal meaning to you.  This song can be from any genre and can be any style of music.  You will use concepts learned thus far in class to the best of your ability in writing about the music. Discuss the music in terms of use of melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, form, tempo, lyrical content (if any) and the three domains of listening.

Some questions you could answer include: What is your personal connection to this piece of music?  What function does this song serve for you?  How does this piece of music compare to other types of music that you listen to?  How is it similar or different?  What does this music say about the culture that created it? 

The written assignment must be at least 500 words, double-spaced and typed.  You will also be asked to bring this piece of music into class to share with your peers.  While there are few limitations on the song that you choose, please don’t bring in a song with excessive profanity or strong sexual themes. 

You will also be required to turn in a listening guide to accompany your song.  This listening guide the reader through the different elements of the song.