MUS 5850 - Medieval Music

A survey of music in Western Europe from the end of Antiquity to the early fifteenth century. The major developments in style, theory, and notation will be explored within the context of the general cultural and political environment of the era. Problems of performance practice will receive special attention with emphasis on primary manuscript sources and scholarly performing editions.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: MUS 2700 and MUS 2710.

Credits: 2 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students