MUSIC 164 - Music History 1 - 17th and 18th Centuries

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course provides a detailed survey of literature, history and musical materials of the Baroque and Classical eras. The functions and characteristics of music in the 17th and 18th centuries will be explored. Composers, musical compositions and musical performances of this era will be examined.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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Course Competencies

Explain the sociocultural influences on Baroque and Classical music.
Explain the function of music in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Differentiate the characteristics of musical style relative to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Explore practice characteristics of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Explore performance characteristics of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Identify important vocal compositions of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Identify important instrumental compositions of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Identify important composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Identify important writers of music from the 17th and 18th centuries.