MUHI.2162 Music of Western Civ.: Classical era-21st Century

Description

Overview of basic elements common to all music of Western Culture, such as melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, and texture, followed by a survey of music from the late eighteenth-century Classical era into the 21st century. Significant forms, styles, composers, and aesthetic concepts are examined, including the music of such composers as Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and Stravinsky. Open to non-music majors only. Prerequisite: none.

Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.