Middlebury

MUSC 0220

Music History I

Music History I: Music to 1750
In this course we will survey Western art music from the earliest notated Medieval music through the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Beginning with Gregorian chant and troubadour song, we will explore Renaissance vocal polyphony, the development of opera and instrumental music in the 17th century, and the late Baroque music of Bach and Handel. Analysis of the music is supplemented by consideration of the ways in which music relates to the other arts and reflects the history and culture of its time. (MUSC 0260 or waiver) 3 hrs. lect.
Subject:
Music
Department:
Music
Division:
Arts
Requirements Fulfilled:
ART EUR HIS
Equivalent Courses:
MUSC 0320 *

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