MUS 578 Narrative and Dramatic Analysis of Music

The idea that music is "dramatic," or "poetic," is a common one. However, the language of music theory and emotional interpretation often remain remote from one another. The goal of this course is to help us develop the critical concepts and the analytical language needed to make such transitions possible. We will attempt to re-classify or rephrase music theoretical concepts in terms of their dramatic impact on listeners in real time. This will involve a good deal of musical analysis and a solid foundation is a prerequisite for the course. We will also explore linguistic and dramatic ideas of narrative time and theories about how stories are structured.

Credits

3

Offered

Every other year