Music 101E - Introductory Survey of Western Music I

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Washington University in St Louis

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Surveys of "art" music in Western culture from the Middle Ages to the mid-18th century and from the middle of the 18th century to the present. Emphasis in the first term is on sacred and secular music of the church, court, and middle-class society in its historical and cultural context; and in the second semester emphasis is on music by composers from Haydn and Mozart to George Crumb and John Cage. Regular listening and writing assignments are designed to develop the capacity to hear perceptively and write critically about the music studied. No prior knowledge of musical notation required. This course is not recommended for music minors or majors. For a one-semester course covering Western classical and popular music and music from other cultures, see Music 114E Exploring Music.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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