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18th/19th Century Music (MUSI30055)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Not available in 2018

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This subject examines the classical music of the 18th and 19th century with specific attention to placing the music in historical, social and cultural contexts. Selected works will be chosen in the examination of the materials and structures of music.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the styles, genres and performance practices of the music of the 18th and 19th centuries
  • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of musical analysis and interpretation and the application of this to art music of the 18th and 19th centuries
  • Understand musical change in the context of political and social developments.
  • Connect their understanding of 18th and 19th century music to the aural comprehension of it.

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to the challenges faced by the professional musician in the 21st century;
• Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;
• Understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.

Last updated: 3 November 2022