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Lincoln M Ballard
MUSIC 120
Seattle Campus
Studies in listening, with emphasis on the changing components of Western art music. Illustrated lectures, laboratory section meetings, and presentations by guest artists.
Class description
People instinctively know whether or not they like a piece of music, but few can single out the precise elements that attract or annoy them. The goal of MUSIC 120 is to introduce students to classical masterworks from the Medieval to Modern eras, but students also learn to use appropriate musical terminology and formulate concepts that can be applied to music of all eras and genres. The course is designed for persons with little to no musical experience, and there is no expectation that a student can read and understand musical notation.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture-style classroom setting. Incorporates visual and audio examples.
Recommended preparation
No preparation is needed for the course, but students will need to devote ample time learning the assigned musical works and reading from the textbook.
Class assignments and grading
Assignments include two concert reports and five homework assignments. These are short essays that incorporate the music and concepts concurrent with the syllabus.
Homeworks assignments, concert reports, and three exams. Point total equates to a grade point (4-pt. system) that is on the syllabus.
