MUS 221 - Music History I:Medieval,Renaissance,Baroque

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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The history of musical style from the early Christian period up to the midEighteenth Century: Gregorian chant repertory, the development of polyphony, the Renaissance flowering of sacred and secular vocal music, the rise of national styles in opera and instrumental music, and the culmination of the Baroque period in the music of Bach and Handel. Reading and listening assignments concert attendance and reviews semester project. Required of majors. Meets general academic requirement A and W.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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