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2021-2022 Westminster College Catalog 
    
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MUS 142 - History of Western Music from 1750

Semester Hours: 4

A continuation of MUS 141 . An historical survey of the development of Western music from the pre-Classic to the present, with emphasis on composers, styles, and performance practices in relation to the cultural backgrounds. Also included is an in-depth study of the historical significance and development of the music of African, Middle Eastern, and Far Eastern cultures. Satisfies IP credit in Humanity and Culture. Meets Humanity and Culture Intellectual Perspective requirement (HC).

Prerequisite: All except double majors must have had MUS 121 , MUS 122 , and MUS 123 , or permission of instructor.
Intellectual Perspective: HC
Note: Note: A letter grade of at least C- must be attained in MUS 142 in order to count for graduation as a music major.