MUSC 1000 Introduction to Music

A study of the basic materials of music and a survey of important examples of music literature, style periods, and representative composers of Western music. Emphasizes techniques for listening to music analytically and critically. Course does not count toward a major or minor in music.

Registration Name

Introduction to Music

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Utilize practical strategies for listening to music.
2. Identify musical instruments by sight and sound. 
3. Identify, compare and contrast various genres of music by listening.
4. Identify, compare and contrast stylistic periods in Western music.
5. Identify, compare and contrast composers as presented in listening examples.
6. Recognize and identify representative works of music literature.
7. Analyze and evaluate live and recorded music performances using appropriate musical terminology.
8. Construct and voice a definition of the term “music”.