MUSIC 162

American Popular Song

DIVA&H

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Description

Historical, social, and stylistic study of popular idioms from late nineteenth century to present. Students develop basic vocabulary and skills for describing musical sound/style and learn about the diverse racial, ethnic, and regional communities who have shaped the commercial mainstream of U.S. popular music.

CEC Data

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