Unit Code: MUS440

Unit Name: Genres of Music 1

Description: This course contains 2 components: Western Music and Music Periods. Western Music: Traces the development of western music and style fundamental to modern music theory and the western notation system. This Unit identifies the prime ingredients of modern western music and theory. Music Periods: Investigates the changing forms of music of two millennium, with a focus on the rennaissance/baroque, classical, and romantic periods. An introduction to music theatre, modern Pop, and film music completes the broad introduction to music genres.

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Prerequisite: MER

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1