MUL 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Auditory Cortex, Active Listening
11 May 2016
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Brain distinguishes music from noise, can be used as therapy. Brain works to process individual elements of music with active listening. Gain sense of cultural identity through music. Minimalism- reaction against complexities of intellectual musical avant-garde (after wwii) characterized by harmonic consonance, steady pulse, and slow, hypnotic transformation of musical phrases. 1- world music transmitted orally or aurally noncommercial in nature geographic regions/ethnic origins. Music industry disseminated via mass media appeals to wide audience. 2- renaissance (1430-1600) inspired by ancient greece and rome. Catholic mass, lutheran chorales secular songs: intro madrigal complex, intertwining melodies. 3- baroque (1600-1750) highly ornamented (basso continuo) opera/oratorio increased instrumental (suite, sonata, concerto) shift from modal to tonal harmony. 4- classical (1750-1820) clarity/symmetry/balance (like system in classical greece) symphony and string quartet public performances more common (rising middle class) 5- romantic (1820-1900) individualism and high emotions virtuoso performers exploration of harmony and texture nationalism.
