Online Class: Music Appreciation 101
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 Course Description Music shapes and is shaped by our lives. Learn and appreciate the history of music. A well-rounded study of music appreciation begins with basic elements of music. Knowing the basic elements of music will aid any music listener in developing a working vocabulary for discussing music, determining different qualities of music, and evaluating a composer or performer's choices with a composition. These elements can then be applied when presented with a new piece or even genre of music. Jazz, for example, is a genre of music started in the United States within the African-American culture, using syncopated rhythms of African music, call-and-response forms used in slave songs and spirituals, and European musical influences. This unique blend of music origins still accounts for new developments and experiments in jazz music today. We will also study how Classical music has changed since the days of Beethoven and Brahms. The twentieth century contained a rich tradition of new styles and brilliant new composers from Europe and the United States. Visionaries such as Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel set the stage for the early twentieth century with new ideas, and Arnold Schoenberg ushered in the Modern era in 1945 with his revolutionary sound. Finally, we will review the myriad contributions to the musical repertoire from non-Western regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and Japan. Both European and American music have been greatly influenced by these regions and the history of these musical styles are both diverse and enlightening. Students in this course will have the opportunity to sample many kinds of music, from the Gregorian Chants of the Middle Ages to the song that currently occupies the #1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. You will learn such things as: · Who wrote the heart-stopping movie music that accompanies the teenage girl going into the dark basement at midnight? · Who thought of the call-and-response cadences that keep the infantry marching? · Who developed the Big Band beat that makes us want to get up and dance? · How did the sailors on tall ships use music to work together as they hauled the long lines? · What songs helped escaping slaves find their way north? · How did 16th century music find its way to the top of the popularity charts in the 1980s? · How did a fire bring about the first Broadway musical? · How did singing together change people's hearts and minds during the Civil Rights movement? Learn about the composers and performers whose music has provided the soundtrack for our lives. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Basic Elements of MusicSound characteristics of music help the brain determine that what it hears is music, but elements of music can also be analyzed by the brain to evaluate its quality and experiences. | Lesson 2 : Medieval MusicAt the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the key characteristics, instruments, and composers of medieval music. | Lesson 3: Renaissance MusicAt the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the key characteristics, instruments, and composers of Renaissance music.
| Lesson 4: Baroque MusicAt the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the key characteristics and composers of Baroque music. | Lesson 5: Classical MusicAt the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the characteristics and composers of the Classical period in music. | Lesson 6: The Romantic PeriodBy the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the composers and musical styles of the Romantic Period. | Lesson 7: Classical (Pre-modern) Music, 1900-1945The 20th century ushered in some of the most important and exciting changes in music. | Lesson 8: Classical (Modern) Music, 1945 to PresentThe second half of the 20th century saw an even more varied style of classical music, incorporating many styles, such as serialism and minimalism. | Lesson 9: Jazz, 1890 to 1945Jazz has an honorary place in American music as being one of the first forms of music to be developed in the United States. | Lesson 10: Jazz, 1945 to PresentIndividual jazz musicians continued to push the boundaries of jazz, and a new style of jazz developed called bebop.
| Lesson 11: Opera Part OneAt the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the forms and composers of opera. | Lesson 12: Opera: Part TwoAt the end of this lesson, you will recognize some of the voice classifications, performers, and venues of opera. | Lesson 13: Broadway Musical TheatreAt the end of this lesson, you will be familiar with some of the composers and performers who made Broadway music part of our collective culture.
| Lesson 14: Pop MusicAt the end of this lesson, participants will be familiar with some early iconic composers and performers of popular music in America. | Lesson 15: Folk MusicAt the end of this lesson, participants will be familiar with some of the origins, formats, and performers of American folk music. | Lesson 16: Non-Western MusicNon-Western music is a diverse tradition that reflects the history, development, and characteristics of some of the world's most populous nations.
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Additional Information | Course Title | : | Introduction to Music Appreciation | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550543 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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