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MUS081 JM - Introduction to Music in the Western World

Credit(s): 3

Instructor(s): Alves, Cubek, Kamm, Wilson

Description: his course surveys art music in the Western tradition from various historical periods. Different iterations of the course may also explore repertoire from other Western music traditions such as religious, popular, folk, and/or musical theater. Elements of music and basic terminology are introduced. Attention is given to the relationship of the arts—especially music—to culture and society. Carries departmental credit when taught by Alves, Cubek, or Kamm.

HSA Course Area(s): Music
HSA Writing Intensive: No