MUS1100

Exploring Music I (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Craig De Wilde

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to western music history, western music theory and ethnomusicology. Western music history A history of music from the Middle Ages to c.1800 including form, style and genre. Western music theory, tonal harmony, including triads, chords, seventh chords, chord inversions, harmonic analysis, modulation, and four-part voice leading. Ethnomusicology: Introduction to selected forms of world music and to associated concepts of ethnomusicology, including the social, ritual, and musical functions of the music.

Assessment: Written (1500 words): 25% + Examinations ( 2 hours): 50% + Assignments (1500 words): 25%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (3 x 1 hour lectures) per week