Trident Learning

This course is an introduction to Music for Dancers looking at some of the elements that link music and dance.  In providing a variety of musical experiences for the dancers, the course seeks to develop the musical ability of the dancer.  The music examined will open students to the art of listening, and the relationship between music and dance through logical and academic reasoning.  It is intended to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of music both as an art form and as it relates to dance.  The course provides a wide range of musical experiences, both practical and theoretical.  Students will have the opportunity to learn how to find and create suitable musical accompaniment for various styles of dances.

This course is a survey of styles, key composers and important works in Western European music from the 4^th to 20^th century.  The socio-cultural influences on music and its function in the society will also be discussed.  The components of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, form, instrumentation and performance practice are examined.  These are used as a basis for looking at music divided into the periods of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20^th century.

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