Music History: Baroque to Romantic  (Cultural Literacy course)

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to and survey of Western music during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries covering the music and cultures of the high Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. Students examine the emergence of music as a metaphor for psychological structure. Focus is on musical works, compositional materials, musical instruments, performance practices, social contexts and cross-cultural influences from non-European sources including Moorish African and central Asian cultures. In addition to reading and listening, emphasis is placed on high-quality academic research, writing, and citation. While designed for both music majors and non-majors, please note this course requires the ability to read and notate music.