MUS 106 - Introduction to Music Literature KCC AA/DH and KCC AS/AH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week MUS 106 is an introductory course to western music literature with the emphasis on developing listening skills. Through listening and classroom critiques and analysis, all types of music are surveyed from Gregorian Chant through contemporary genres. Attendance at 3 varying concerts is required. 2 Upon successful completion of MUS 106, the student should be able to: Identify masterpieces of classical music repertoire. Distinguish the salient compositional characteristics between several stylistic periods in music/art history including representative composers from each period which help place unfamiliar repertoire into familiar periods. Contrast/compare music of any type (i.e., classical, ethnic, popular, seasonal) for texture, rhythm, form, melodic contour, harmonic orientation and time of composition. Contrast/compare the live performances seen during the semester. Define the elements that make up classical performance tradition and etiquette.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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