MUS 242 - Perception of Music

1 course unit

This course is an interdisciplinary study of music from the perspective of psychological principles of perception and cognition. We will survey musical memory, perception of musical form, notation and its effect on how we perceive music, emotion in music, and aspects of performance. Examples will be taken from different historical periods and cultures. Students will be expected to perform simple pieces, present research in class and write numerous short papers.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: MUS 102 Fundamentals of Music , MUS 111 Music Theory I , or permission of the instructor. Students should be reasonably fluent in reading music.