Western Musical Styles
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Overview
Subject area
MUS
Catalog Number
1210
Course Title
Western Musical Styles
Description
Basic elements of music—pitch, tone color, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and others—are studied first. The study of musical elements is followed by a chronological survey of music style periods from the Middle Ages to the present. Major composers and their musical contributions to Western civilization including symphonic, choral, chamber, and operatic compositions in each period are covered.
Pre- or Corequisite
034701
Liberal Arts
Yes
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
3