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MU 100 - Music Appreciation (GT-AH1)

  • 3 credits
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Music Appreciation is a tour through the world of music from Medieval chant to rock.

Students begin by studying the elements of music (sound, harmony, melody, rhythm, form, etc.) and build a comprehensive vocabulary with which to understand and evaluate musical expression. After this introduction, six historical periods of music are presented: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern/Contemporary. Students learn to match composers of various periods with particular styles and characteristics. Composers are presented within the context of their era, including a study of how social, political, and economic factors influenced their writing.

The 28 Web lectures are embedded with over 160 audio and video examples. There are film and book recommendations and links to other resources on the Web. The course also features a weekly chat and a library of quizzes that you can use to test yourself and prepare for exams.

This course meets the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements for Arts/Humanities (Category 3B) and is approved under gtPathways in the content area of Arts and Expression (GT-AH1).

Textbooks and Materials

Section 801

Optional

  • Music Appreciation: Listening E-Book*
    Stanley, Michelle
    ISBN: 978-1615490189

Section 802

Optional

  • Music Appreciation: Listening E-Book*
    Stanley, Michelle
    ISBN: 978-1615490189

Section 803

Optional

  • Music Appreciation: Listening E-Book*
    Stanley, Michelle
    ISBN: 978-1615490189

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

  • Book is optional, but recommended.
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