Music History 1 From Renaissance to ClassicismLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

The student is familiar with the main trends in Western classical music history and the foundations of aesthetics from the Renaissance to Classicism. 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 Renaissance to Classicism

• 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.