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Exploring the Impact of Music: From Greek Philosophy to Modern Times

Dive into the profound influence of music on society and the universe, from Greek beliefs to modern nobility like Beethoven. Uncover how music shapes emotions, rituals, and even architecture. This course guides you through Western music history, enhancing your listening skills and cultural understanding.

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Exploring the Impact of Music: From Greek Philosophy to Modern Times

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  1. Music Appreciation(MUSI 1306) Dr. Holderer Course Website: (www.michaelholderer.com) Email: michael@michaelholderer.com Course Textbook: Introduction to Music Appreciation. Bethanie Hansen, David Whitehouse, and Cathy Silverman. American Public University System ePress. 2014.

  2. The Impact of Music • Greek Philosophy: Music of the Spheres • Music was mathematically and scientifically linked to the universe. • Music had the power to influence everything from birth to politics. • Voyager Space probe recording planetary sounds. • Romantic Philosophy: Music is a moral and ethical force. • It has the power to change people and the world. • Nobility is not an inherited title, but a personal characteristic of an individual (Beethoven).

  3. Music con’t. • Music is everywhere and so are its effects. • Sounds impact us. • Rattlings in our cars upset us. • Noises or repeated sounds can either put us to sleep at night or keep us up. • (the dog barking vs a mother singing to her child).

  4. Music is ritualistic • Masses and Oratorio • The music that pumps us up before a workout.

  5. Purpose of this Course • To study the development of Western Music from the Late Medieval and Renaissance period to the present day. • Emphasis will be placed on developing visual and audiographic knowledge of music. • Student will develop a broad conversational-level knowledge of music and music history.

  6. Music & Architecture • Music’s Architectural Analogues. • We’ve come a long way

  7. Important Terms • Monuments of Music • The Period Eye

  8. More Terms • Texture • Melody • Harmony • Voices/Voicing • Tempo/Tempi • Dynamics • Form

  9. How to Listen/Listening Skills • Passive vs. Active Listening • You will become Active Listeners • You will listen to music differently than you have in the past.

  10. Adding Historical Context • Whenever possible, I will present the historical circumstances surrounding a particular piece of music. • It is important to see history as a whole and not just as a set of detached events.

  11. Continued Learning • Learning doesn’t stop with classwork. • I’d like you to listen beyond the examples presented in class. It will enhance your understanding of what we do in class and will enhance your cultural understanding as well.

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