Music Appreciation: From Bach to Blues, Beatles, and Beyond

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Three hours lecture per week Surveys representative musical compositions throughout world history, from ancient Greek to current American popular music. Topics include classical music; African American musical contributions such as Jazz and Blues; Folk music; and Latin American forms such as Tango, Bossa Nova and Mariachi music. Includes a survey of the elements of music and an emphasis on understanding and enjoyment in listening.