Music & Civilization

Description

This course provides a tour through the world of music. Students start by studying the elements of music (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, etc.) and building a comprehensive vocabulary with which to understand and evaluate musical expression. After this introduction, seven historical periods of music are presented: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern and Post - modern. Composers of the various periods are presented within the context of their era relating it to the civilization as well. Students learn how architecture has common terms with music such as harmony, texture, rhythm, and module according to the characteristics of the era- emphasis on music as a part of general culture.

Program

B.Sc. in Architectural Design

Objectives

• • Provide the student knowledge of musical vocabulary and common architectural terms.rn• Enhance the students` practical skills in the field of identifying classical music.rn• Enhance the student’s understanding of the different eras of classical music.