Introduction to Musical Concepts

General

Prefix

MUSM

Course Number

100

Course Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

Lecture

Department/Unit(s)

Music

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

An introductory study of the language and basic concepts of music. (Not applicable for credit towards a music major/minor program).

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

06

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply fundamental systems for reading and notating pitch in music.

Outcome

Apply fundamental systems for reading and notating rhythm in music.

Outcome

Apply the above concepts to performing basic written and improvised music, using keyboard, speech, and body percussion.

Outcome

Aurally differentiate basic sound patterns.