Teaches the student how to listen to music. The fundamentals of music with applications to the formal designs of instrumental compositions and dramatic effects of vocal music are examined. Prepares students for study in the history of music and enables them to listen perceptively and creatively. A survey of music in Western civilization from the ancient Greeks to 1750. Includes an introduction to representative musical works and styles.
Emphasis is placed on the understanding of musical concepts in light of their historical context.
A survey of music in Western civilization from 1750 to the present. Includes an introduction to representative works and styles. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of musical concepts in light of their historical context. A survey of musical styles and major composers from the late 19th century to the present. Students develop an understanding, appreciation, and critical attitude toward music of the present century.