MUS 101 - Introduction to Music
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course surveys the form, style and basic structure of art, world and popular music. It is designed to enhance students’ appreciation and understanding of music by focusing on influential composers and their compositions. Lectures highlight the characteristics, history and performance practice of many genres of music.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the essential attributes of various genres of music.
- Identify important composers and compositions by name through listening.
- Summarize important developments in music history.
- Compare Western art music, world music and popular music.
- Distinguish the instrumental timbres of common ensembles
Listed Topics
- Instrumental timbres
- Improvisation
- Western art music
- World and popular music
Reference Materials
Department selected text and music recordings.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 5/17/2020
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