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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This course explores the history and development of late nineteenth-century music through to contemporary music: the principal forms, techniques and styles; music in its political and cultural context in Europe and the United States; and the relationship between music and other arts, and between music and evolving aesthetics of composition. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the forms, techniques and aesthetics of music in the late-nineteenth century and in the twentieth century. 2. Engage in research into current trends in contemporary music, and engage critically with ideas of composition and performance. 3. Display analytical skills acquired through the study of key works from the period. 4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of cultural and philosophical influences on compositional ideals. 5. Build on a solid foundation for the teaching of historical and analytical perspectives in late-Romantic and contemporary music. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Late-Romantic expression in musicMusical forms and techniques; historical, political and cultural influences on composition; music and national identity in Germany, England, Russia, France, Finland etc.20th-Century and Contemporary MusicCultural and political influences on musical style and ideas; use of folk music; national identity; Composition in the United States; music, noise and silence; what is music? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 31359, Website, 0, : Contemporary Music CentreContemporary Irish Music Resources, Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin, http://www.cmc.ie/, 31360, Website, 0, OUP 2007, 'Grove Online, Oxford Companion to Music, Oxford Dictionary of Music Online, Oxford, http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/, 31361, Website, 0, BBC Radio 3 Classical Music Archive, http://bbc.co.uk/radio3, 31362, Website, 0, Online Scores, http://www.imslp.org/, 31363, Website, 0, Online Recordings, http://www.youtube.com/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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