Music History

Teacher: Morten Øberg

From a cultural-historical, societal and sociological perspective, significant periods and style phenomena in the history of rhythmic music are reviewed. Examples of other musical cultures and styles – as well as other cultural expressions – are included in order to elucidate various musical development trends.

PREREQUISITES

General interest in the subject.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the module, the student shall:

• possess basic knowledge of significant styles and periods in the history of rhythmic music
• be able to understand and reflect on general music historical terms and concepts used at home and abroad
• be able to apply a variety of critical and analytical approaches to music and musical practice
• be able to seek out and gather relevant knowledge in the field
• be able to communicate a musical history subject, in writing and orally, to colleagues and non-specialists
• be able to enter into musical interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration – based on music historical knowledge

CONTENTS

Work will be performed in the following areas:

From a cultural-historical, societal and sociological perspective, significant periods and style phenomena are dealt with in the history of rhythmic music.

Examples of other musical cultures and styles – as well as other cultural expressions – are included in order to elucidate various musical development trends.

The emphasis is on:

• music analysis from a historical angle
• style knowledge
• an overview of the ‘roots’ of contemporary styles, differences and interrelationships
• various musical parameters

TEACHING AND WORKING METHODS

Class instruction.

Lectures and discussions – including musical examples (records, CDs, video), written and oral sources and, to a limited degree, notes. In addition to longer chronologically cohesive courses, subjects of a more thematic nature will be reviewed.

Attentive: The module can be taken via distance learning using Zoom.

GROUP FORMATION

Normal team size: 15 students. Space for 5 distance students.

ASSESSMENT

Certificate subject – passed/not passed at attendance.

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