MHST 202 Music of the Renaissance
The course examines the history of music in Europe during a period of 250 years (ca. ca. 1420-1640), ranging from the final flourishing of medieval polyphony to the birth of opera. In the process of studying the many various genres and changes in musical styles we will also address several broader topics. These include the social contexts of musicians and musical performance; the relation between words and music in different historical periods; and historically-informed approaches to musical analysis.
Prerequisite
MHST 111 or MHST 111a