| Course description: | (Formerly MUS 163). Introductory course briefly covering the development of art music in the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic & Twentieth Century periods, as well as jazz and world music as it pertains to New Mexico and the surrounding south west areas (Native American, Hispanic, African- American). Covers major composers, genres, stylistic traits and compositional techniques as the influences from other arts, cultures, and socio-historical events. Also seeks to develop abilities in listening, score analysis, writing, and research techniques. (S) |
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