MUSIC 359 - 20th Century Innovations

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

The first decade of the 20th century saw an explosion of innovative compositional theories and directions. Led by Debussy and Schoenberg, composers began to reshape the future of music. Harmonic symmetries commingled with traditional diatonic and chromatic practices to bring new colors, textures, form, and freedom, leading to the wide array of musical styles and aesthetics heard today. Students listen to and analyze selected seminal works, from Debussy to Messiaen and Ligeti, in their historical context. This course counts toward a music theory credit.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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