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Basic elements of music—pitch, tone color, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and others—are studied first. The study of musical elements is followed by a chronological survey of music style periods, focusing on the relationship between music and narrative. Major composers and their musical contributions to Western civilization including symphonic, choral, chamber and operatic compositions in each period are covered.

Basic elements of music—pitch, tone color, rhythm, melody, harmony, form and others—are studied first. The study of musical elements is followed by a chronological survey of music style periods, focusing on the relationship between music and narrative. Major composers and their musical contributions to Western civilization including symphonic, choral, chamber and operatic compositions in each period are covered.