Continuous Versus Summative Evaluations of Musical Intensity: A Comparison of Two Methods for Measuring Overall Effect.

Brittin, Ruth V.; Duke, Robert A.

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ERIC Number: EJ568040

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Continuous Versus Summative Evaluations of Musical Intensity: A Comparison of Two Methods for Measuring Overall Effect.

Brittin, Ruth V.; Duke, Robert A.

Journal of Research in Music Education, v45 n2 p245-58 Sum 1997

Reports on a study where subjects were asked to evaluate the level of musical intensity expressed in various music excerpts. Defines musical intensity as that which conveys strong, ardent, or concentrated emotion. Compares subjects' ongoing evaluation (continuous) with a single concluding (summative) evaluation. Includes a list of orchestral excerpts used. (MJP)

Descriptors: Audience Response, Auditory Stimuli, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluative Thinking, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education, Listening Comprehension Tests, Music Activities, Music Appreciation, Music Education, Student Reaction, Summative Evaluation, Value Judgment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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