Argument Essay Rubric: Music by Lucas Masotta

1- Rap/Hip Hop

11760291 — 2024-09-10 13:23:34 UTC

This would earn a 1 in thesis, because this genre of music, even if it is disliked by some people, is still one, if not the most recognizable genres of music. If an ordinary person heard a travis scott song, they would immediately recognize it as a hip hop or rap song.

0 - A cappella

11760291 — 2024-09-12 12:17:52 UTC

A cappella is a genre of music where there is no instrumental help to the singers, and they just use their voice. This would earn a 0, because there is just no coherent claim, and does not present a defensive position as to why it is good music

0 - Pop

11760291 — 2024-09-12 12:23:35 UTC

This would earn a 0 in evidence because there is nothing unique about most pop music artists. Generally, this genre will sound very similar, and "restates the prompt" because there isnt a lot of variation between songs or artists. Doesnt have a lot of components that all relate to the overall song.

4 - Heavy Metal

1173026 — 2024-09-12 12:26:23 UTC

Heavy metal as in bands like Slipknot is that violent genre of music that is known to be chaotic. This would be a 4 in evidence because just as evidence and commentary contain lots of components this genre of music takes a lot to produce, not only the music but when they go on tour there are a lot of effects that go into play and make the shows what they are all about.

1 - EDM

11760291 — 2024-09-12 12:31:26 UTC

Electronic Dance Music is often criticised for its repetitiveness and limited lyrical content. This would earn a 1 in evidence because there is not a lot of structure in the music, and although there is energy, it lacks a lot of substancial information and compelling evidence.

3- R&B

1173026 — 2024-09-12 12:34:48 UTC

R&B is a loved genre known for its ability to get you in a certain mood, a mood that is un parral to other feelings making you feel either sad or superb or it might even make you feel both at the same time. This would earn a 3 because there are a lot of components to it as well but when you look a other genres like heavy metal in terms of parts it is just not as much.

2 - Industial

11760291 — 2024-09-12 12:42:53 UTC

This genre is known for its harsh, dystopian sounds, but is often criticized for its lack of lyrical or emotional complexity. This would earn a 2 in evidence because altough there is an attempt to provide evidence, the ideas are not fully developed or easy to follow, and explanations are often abstract or unclear.

1 - Classical

11760291 — 2024-09-12 12:47:54 UTC

Classical music would earn a 1 in sophistication because it includes complexity, depth, and is very refined. There are many layers of emotion in this music, and composers will put how they feel into it, enhancing its meaning. This would represent a highly developed and sophisticated argument, that evokes emotion in the reader.

0-parody

1173026 — 2024-09-12 12:50:32 UTC

parody is a genre of music that is solely based on a song that is already made but is taken by someone else to be made into a punchline, This is a 0 in sophistication because as it is made to be made of mostly jokes which takes away from the overall complexity of this genre.