Intro To Music II

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This course continues the exploration of musical forms, with emphasis on the 18th through 21st century, from the Romantic and Impressionist styles, opera, concert music, through Jazz and contemporary music. It explores the unique musical styles and traditions formed in major capitals of the world (Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Moscow, New York, etc.), in their historical evolution, their distinctive musical “accents” and their roles in context of the world musical culture. Musical portraits of each place will be created through comparison with literature, theater and painting as a part of the larger cultural context, and the social and political influences on music will also be examined.