MUS 380 Music History Survey I: Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque
A historical survey of Western musical tradition from the earliest known sources through the mid Baroque (up to 1700). The overall objective is for the student to gain an understanding of basic developments in Western music from the beginnings in Ancient Greece through the mid Baroque period. The course will include the study of both sacred and secular music in various genres and will place great emphasis on listening. The course is also designed to increase the students’ critical thinking skills and ability to write effectively about the aesthetics of Western music.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
MUS 123. Music majors only or permission of instructor.
Offered
fall semester