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Music Appreciation I
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Western classicalĀ musicĀ is as orderly and logical as mathematics, and yet capable of expressing and connecting with the whole range of human emotions. It consists most often of only twelve notes, a few simple rhythms, and a variety of aural textures that manifest in thousands of complex and distinctive styles and forms. It follows a system of rules set in place long ago, but these rules are flexible enough that newĀ musicĀ is always being created, building on what previous generations composed, ever expanding.
This course aims to deepen the studentāsĀ appreciationĀ ofĀ musicĀ by grounding the greatest pieces in the canon of Western classicalĀ musicĀ in their historical context, and by introducing the foundational musical concepts of notation, rhythm, pitch, form, and melody to give a fuller understanding of the inner workings of the pieces and ofĀ musicĀ in general. Students will listen to each piece ofĀ musicĀ and then read each chapter and listen to the corresponding tracks on the Audio Companion CD, which will demonstrate the concepts discussed. The pieces are ordered mostly chronologically in order to illustrate the place each one holds in history and in the evolution ofĀ music.
Music Appreciation IĀ coversĀ 26 pieces of classical music. Each chapter contains a discussion of the piece, historical context, musical concepts illustrated by the piece, facts to remember, and listening exercises.
137 pages.
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