Music Appreciation

Gain a deeper understanding of all types of music as you learn how to tune into the many levels of listening. Enhance your ability to pick out certain aspects of the music as you sharpen your skills and knowledge of music elements including melody, rhythm, harmony, and form. As we survey music from different eras in Western Civilization, you’ll learn to identify and distinguish the characteristics of styles from various time periods including Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modernist. No musical background is required to take this course.