Music appreciation 1030
This course will explore music and related literature as practiced in the Western hemisphere from the Middle Ages to the current trends of today. Presentations and material will focus primarily on Classical music, although all significant styles and idioms (such as Jazz and Rock) will also be discussed. Topics will include the basic elements of music, general stylistic ideals of recognized historical periods, and general biographical information regarding noted composers as well as significant musical compositions from each historical period. Most importantly, students will develop specific listening skills to enhance their enjoyment of all types of music. Some music background is helpful but NOT essential for this course. .
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course resources
UNIT 1: Materials of music |
The basic building blocks of music, instruments, and ensembles...
EBOOK Chapters: 1-4; 5-7; 9-11 |
UNIT 2: The MIDDLE AGES and RENAISSANCE
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Exploring the development of music and styles in two significant historical periods...
EBOOK Chapters: 13-15; 16-18 |
UNIT 3: The BAROQUE ERA
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Music, composers, and historic developments from these very important periods...
EBOOK Chapters: 19-21; 22-24 |
UNIT 4: EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY CLASSICISM
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Innovations, styles, composers, and musical forms developed in this incredible period...
EBOOK Chapters: 25-28; 29-31; 32 |
UNIT 5: The NINETEENTH CENTURY
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New trends in art, musical forms, composers, and game-changing pieces in the Nineteenth Century...
EBOOK Chapters: 33, 35-36; 37-39; 40-43 |
UNIT 6: TWENTIETH CENTURY MODERNISM and COURSE SUMMARY
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Breaking the music "sound barrier" and exploring new possibilities...
EBOOK Chapters: 44-45; 46-49; REVIEW, EXTRAS, and FINAL EXAM PREP |