Introduction to the History of Western Music

Catalog description

Introduction to the History of Western Music is a survey course designed to provide students with broad knowledge of Western music, spanning the Middle Ages through the late Romanticism. Defining forms, genres, composers, students will develop an understanding of this history as well as the contexts in which musical movements, styles, and theories occurred. Through the biographical contexts of composers and historical studies of compositions, together with a rich repertory of Western music listening materials, students will be able to shape their constructional perception of Western music and its linkage to today’s musical environment, and learn to develop critical listening and music appreciation skills. Prerequisite: None Fulfillment: General Elective. Repeat rule: Non-Repeatable. Students can only take this course once during their study at NYUSH.