Musicology A

Musicology A is a course that will teach you more about music. The course provides you with an introduction to some of the main fields within musicology, including music history, music theory, popular music and ethnomusicology. The course will give you broad knowledge and understanding of music, regardless of whether you wish to research music, work with music, perform or are simply curious about the subject. A basic understanding of music theory is recommended, but it is not required. Western art music, 7.5 credits The course is an orientation in the history of Western art music. It consists of a chronological review with examples of music that are representative of each era, combined with a problematisation of how music relates to the society in which it was created and used. Specialised module in musicology, 7.5 credits The content of the musicological specialisation course varies from semester to semester. Contact the department for further information. Part writing, harmonic analysis and ear training, 7.5 credits The module consists of three parts: part writing, harmonic analysis and ear training. Part writing covers chord types and voice leading principles from Western music, with a particular focus on Western art music from around 1700 to 1900. This includes exercises in part writing in various contexts, especially traditional four-part choral composition. Harmonic analysis involves interpreting chords in notated music and describing the harmony in which they occur, using, for example, functional theory or Roman numeral analysis. Ear training is integrated with composition and harmonic analysis. Students learn to notate individual parts and harmonic progressions based on aural material. Common aspects studied include intervals, rhythms, melodies and simple chord progressions. World music, 7.5 credits - autumn semester The module deals with selected traditional musical cultures in non-European and European cultures based on the diversity of music. Music and musicianship are studied in a historical and global perspective with a particular focus on cultural aspects. Ethnomusicological research and world music as a genre are discussed and problematised from perspectives such as critical theories on ethnicity, identity, commercialism and authenticity, tradition and hybridity. Popular music, 7.5 credits - Spring Semester The module focuses on popular music and music in popular culture. Music and musicianship are studied from historical, economic and cultural perspectives, with a particular focus on social aspects of popular music, as well as how popular music is embedded in mass media and commercial processes.