MUS 278.2 - Medieval & Renaissance Music

2 Credits

0.5 Units

This is a survey course of Western music from the antiquity through 1600. Vocal and instrumental music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods are examined in their respective social, political and aesthetic contexts. Attendance at lectures will be vital, as each lecture will present material complementing the textbooks and include discussion of musical examples and video excerpts. There will be required videos, recordings and readings associated with each lecture.

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