Fine Art
Music Appreciation
The purpose of this Music Appreciation course is to deepen the student’s awareness and understanding of the different ways the human experience is reflected in the musical arts and will emphasize the development of skills necessary to appreciate western music in a meaningful way. This course introduces basic musical terminology and notation, identifies many different musical instruments, and highlights the different periods of musical development from The Middle Ages, to the Classical Era.
About the course
Course Overview
The purpose of this Music Appreciation course is to deepen the student’s awareness and understanding of the different ways the human experience is reflected in the musical arts and will emphasize the development of skills necessary to appreciate western music in a meaningful way. This course introduces basic musical terminology and notation, identifies many different musical instruments, and highlights the different periods of musical development from The Middle Ages, to the Classical Era.
Textbook: Music Appreciation (Boundless CC 4.0)
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Learn basic musical terminology and notation
- Learn standard formal designs used within western musical repertoire
- Explore stylistic elements that characterize historical periods and their composers
- Analyze relationships between music and society
- Develop effective listening techniques
- Consider prominent composers and selected musical masterpieces
Course contents
What You'll Study
Melody, Harmony, & Scales
Rhythm & Meter
Textures & Forms
Tempo & Dynamics
Classification of Human Voices
Musical Instrument Families
Musical Ensembles
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance
The Baroque Era
Baroque Opera
Baroque Instrumental
The Classical Era
Classical Opera/Choral Music
Classical Instrumentation
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