Listening to Music

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to tools and knowledge to structure and inform their listening practices, with the goal of better understanding the role, meaning, and structure of music in the past and in current society. Guided by their listening experiences, students will learn about major Western genres and styles, including classical, popular, avant-garde, and early music. They will explore key topics such as text-music relationships, form, and the social functions of music. CALENDAR NOTES: This course cannot be used toward the required Music electives for a Music major. FORMATS: Lecture