MUS 2117 Survey of Musical Styles I

The historical styles of Western music in chronological sequence through analysis of various musical compositions and musical forms from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras.

Prerequisites: MUS 1112 and ENG 1201 and Approval of Department

Course Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of composers and compositional styles from the Middle Ages through the Classical period.
• Demonstrate familiarity with acoustical components of pitch, dynamics, duration and timbre.
• Demonstrate familiarity with standard elements of music including rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color, texture and simple forms.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze, through listening and score study, representative musical compositions from years 800 through 1800.

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 3 hours

• Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
• Department: Music

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No