Music has a language all of its own, and many of us specialise in the study of that language. However, everyone listens to music, experiences music, feels music, and as a non-music specialist we may still want to describe it using accessible language. In this unit of study, students will learn the standard terminology of the elements of music, including pitch, rhythm, tempo, expressive techniques, texture, timbre and structure. They will learn to use these in a way that communicates musical content to a non-technical reader or listener by avoiding or defining musical jargon. Prior knowledge of music notation or music theory is not required. The music examples analysed range from well-known to obscure pieces and songs, come from Western and non-Western music, and include music from historical to contemporary genres.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Analysis, History and Cultural Studies |
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Credit points | 2 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Natalie Nicolas, natalie.nicolas@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Natalie Nicolas, natalie.nicolas@sydney.edu.au |