Rhythm use in Control of Tension and Repose

In this 1500-word paper, you must answer the following question: ‘‘How is rhythm used in the control of tension and repose?’’ The purposes of this assignment are to provide you with an early opportunity to check your understanding of the role of a major musical element in generating tension, and to allow you to write descriptively and analytically about music to which you have listened. Providing that you submit Assignment 1 on schedule, there is ample time for feedback before the next, more complex, assignment. Assignment 1 also allows your tutor to make a preliminary assessment of your writing and thinking skills. That assessment will enable him or her to assist you in your later assignments. Assignment 1 should be written as a short essay that cites print and audio sources. Consult ‘‘Tips on Essay Writing’’ in the course manual (link on top section of main course page) for guidance on how to construct the paper. You can also visit the AU Write Site. Use only the Funes textbook and its associated recordings; this assignment is not a research paper. When complete, submit your paper to your tutor for marking and comments.