The Cultural Review

Music Education

4 articles

Abstract visualization of musical elements: harmony, rhythm, and melody, depicted as interconnected glowing lines and notes against a dark, cosmic background.
Music

What Are the Fundamental Elements of Music Theory: Harmony, Rhythm, Melody?

A single major chord, like the one opening The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night," embodies centuries of harmonic development and mathematical precision.

Andre Silva·June 5, 2026
The newly opened Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University, a modern cultural landmark, illuminated at dusk with attendees arriving.
Music

Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Launches at Monmouth University

Over 20 performers, including Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, took the stage at Monmouth University for a two-night event.

Andre Silva·June 5, 2026
A vintage film projector casting light on a portrait of a Baroque composer in a grand, dimly lit library, symbolizing music history documentaries.
Music

6 Essential Music History Documentaries

The documentary 'Scarlatti: Man Out of Time' posits that Domenico Scarlatti, a Baroque composer, radically reshaped his musical language by incorporating the 'exotic sounds' of 18th-century Spain.

Andre Silva·May 14, 2026
Musician's hands improvising on a piano keyboard under dramatic stage lighting, showcasing spontaneous musical creation.
Music

What Is Musical Improvisation and Why Does It Matter?

Brain scans reveal that when a musician improvises, a distinct neural network activates, allowing for spontaneous creation biologically different from recalling a memorized piece.

Andre Silva·April 14, 2026