MUS 321 Music History I: Antiquity to the Classical Era

3 Credit(s) WII

This history course in the European music tradition covers music literature and history from ancient Greece through the late 1700s, including the works of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. Discussions, activities, and assignments will focus on how philosophical, social, political, and economic changes influenced compositional techniques and the evolution of instrumental and vocal forms. Concert attendance outside of class is required. Three lecture hours per week. Satisfies a music history elective in the Music major or an elective in the Music minor. Not open to students who have taken MUS270N. Fulfills the W-II requirement.
Prerequisites: MUS232N

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