MU 3113 Music Since 1900

3 Credits

This course examines the development of musical instruments from ancient to modern times, looking at the relationship between technology and society as it expresses itself in musical culture. Topics include the development of the “classis” orchestral instrument families (strings, percussion, woodwind, brass), non-Western instrumental evolution (gamelan, Arabic instruments), the impact of industrialization and the rise of electronic and digital technology. Students will perform research on the relationship between technology and performance practice.

Prerequisite(s): MU 2113 .
Note: Satisfies a humanities and social sciences elective.