In order to understand music today, we need to be able to understand where it came from and why. Music is one of our earliest artforms, and yet we really only touch the surface with what music we hear on the radio. In an essay format, please research the origins of music, specifically the Gregorian era. This essay should have a minimum of 800 words, and sources are to be included.

Each essay should be 800 words and have 5 sources.

Part 1: Where did music come from?
Directions:
In order to understand music today, we need to be able to understand where it came from and why. Music is one of our earliest artforms, and yet we really only touch the surface with what music we hear on the radio. In an essay format, please research the origins of music, specifically the Gregorian era. This essay should have a minimum of 800 words, and sources are to be included. At least 5 sources are required. The source table is below, which you can use or list your sources under Work Cited
A good quality essay usually has an introduction paragraph, between 3 and 5 body paragraphs, and a final conclusion paragraph. On a separate page is where your Source table or Work Cited should be included.
*Sources from Wikipedia will not be accepted
Example of 5 Sources

Part 2: Exploring Genres and their Origins
Directions:
After you have discovered and uncovered the earliest genre of music, the Gregorian chant (at least in Western Music), now is the time for you to discover a genre of your choosing!
There are so many genres in todays music, that usually are spurred from proceeding genres. For example, rock and roll came from the collision of folk, jazz, and blues music. In a detailed essay, please research a genre of music of your choosing. This can be a genre from your home country or from anywhere at any time in the world. This essay should have a minimum of 800 words, and sources are to be included. At least 5 sources are required. The source table is below, which you can use or list your sources under Work Cited.
A good quality essay usually has an introduction paragraph, between 3 and 5 body paragraphs, and a final conclusion paragraph. On a separate page is where your Source table or Work Cited should be included.
*Sources from Wikipedia will not be accepted
Example of 5 sources required

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