music 32-1610 - Music Through the Ages,from Chant to R&B

Institution:

Columbia College-Chicago

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Description:

This course examines music from early times to the present day, giving special attention to the body of works typically identified as "Western art music." It covers a wide varietyof music--including genres that range from Gregorian chant to R&B--and situates this music meaningfully with the help of historical information, cultural context, musical vocabulary, and critical concepts. At the conclusion of this course, successful students will listen to a wide variety of musical genres knowledgeably and perceptively, and write about them confidently. They will furthermore be able to discuss music, not simply as humanly organized sound, but as a set of practices that reflect, shape, and organize their social and cultural contexts. 3 CREDITS

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colum.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 663-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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