Music in English children's drama of the later Renaissance
by Linda Phyllis Austern
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How does Linda Phyllis Austern challenge or expand our understanding of the role of music in English Renaissance children's drama, moving beyond its perceived function as mere accompaniment?
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Austern delves into the unique nature of "children's drama." How did the involvement of child actors and singers, whether literal children or young adults, shape the dramatic and musical conventions of the period, and what does this reveal about the cultural perceptions of childhood itself?
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Thinking about the integral role music played in these historical dramas, how does understanding this context change your appreciation for the use of music in contemporary theater, film, or even video games? Are there parallels in how music guides emotion or conveys meaning today?
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