5.00 credits
22.5 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2022-2023
Teacher(s)
Ceulemans Anne-Emmanuelle;
Language
French
> English-friendly
> English-friendly
Prerequisites
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Main themes
History of the instruments of Western music from the Middle Ages to the Present.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Knowledge of musical instruments and their history. |
Content
The course shows the evolution of instruments in the history of Western music. It consists of a presentation based on many documents and iconographic sound. Each instrument is presented in its socio-cultural and musical, so that students can identify the resources and limitations. A portion of the course is devoted to the reading of scores, to show how the instruments are operated in the orchestra and various instrumental formations.
As part of the course, a visit to the Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels or to instrument workshops are possible.
A personal paper written by the students, dedicated to a musical instrument and based on multilingual specialised literature, is required.
As part of the course, a visit to the Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels or to instrument workshops are possible.
A personal paper written by the students, dedicated to a musical instrument and based on multilingual specialised literature, is required.
Teaching methods
Lectures illustrated with Powerpoint presentations.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation is based on following criteria :
- a written paper;
- oral examination on the course content, the auditory identification of musical instruments and the observation capabilities of instruments not studied during the course.
Other information
English-friendly course: course taught in French but offering facilities in English.
Online resources
Syllabus on Moodle
Bibliography
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Faculty or entity
EHAC
