MUSC 110

Understanding Music

American University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Catalog description

Understanding Music (3) This course introduces the richness and variety of musical language through listening and comprehension. The course explores fundamentals of acoustics, melody, harmony, form, texture, and color in a wide range of music from ancient and global (non-Western) music to European concert music, jazz, blues, and an eclectic array of popular music. AU Core Habits of Mind: Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Note: The course includes required attendance at live concerts.

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Full

Class #39147Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits

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Days & times: M/Th 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Katzen 128
Instructor: Medwin, Marc

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Full

Class #39148Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits

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Days & times: M/Th 12:55 PM-2:10 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Katzen 128
Instructor: Medwin, Marc

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003

Full

Class #39150Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits

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Days & times: T/F 11:20 AM-12:35 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Katzen 151
Instructor: Cunningham, Maya C.

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004

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Class #39152Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits

2 available28 enrolled30 capacity0 waitlist

Days & times: T/F 8:10 AM-9:25 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location: Katzen 151
Instructor: Jang, Kevin

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