Music History 1 From the Romantic era to Contemporary MusicLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: 2X00GV83
Credits
4 op
Objectives
The student is familiar with the main trends in Western classical music history and the foundations of aesthetics from the Romantic Era to Contemporary Music. They can identify stylistic features characteristic of different historical periods and grasp the overall context of musical styles. Students are capable of applying their knowledge of music history to practical work as musicians or music educators.
Content
• Main trends in Music History from the Romantic Era to Contemporary Music
• Identifying music samples representing different historical periods
• Literature
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
The student masters the content of the course and is able to critically analyze historical writing. The student can compare the characteristics and stylistic features of different music historical periods and address topics from various perspectives in music history research.