Course Description
History of western music from its beginnings through the Baroque era.
Athena Title
Music West Trad pre 1750
Prerequisite
MUSI 1120 and MUSI 1130
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion, students will: 1) recognize styles by ear and from the score; 2) discuss evolution and contexts of the major styles and genres; 3) learn about issues in historical performance and interpretation.
Topical Outline
Main topics: Medieval theory and aesthetics; Gregorian chant; secular monophony; sacred polyphony; Ars Nova; transition to Renaissance; Burgundian school; Franco-Flemish sacred and secular music; national styles; madrigal; 16th-c sacred music; transition to Baroque; origins of opera; early Baroque instrumental music; High Baroque opera in Italy, France, England; 17th-c sacred music; concerto and trio sonata; late Baroque masters.
Syllabus