Music History

Music History is the study of the evolution of musical styles, compositions, and cultural influences across different historical periods. This skill involves analyzing the development of musical forms, the impact of social and political changes on music, and the contributions of influential composers and movements. Music historians research primary sources, contextualize works within historical frameworks, and assess the role of music in shaping societies. A deep understanding of music history enhances appreciation, academic research, and performance interpretation.
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Electronic Components, Post-Production, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Digital Design, Instrumental Music, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Digital Publishing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    259 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Curtis Institute of Music

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Classical Music, Music Theory, Music Performance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    608 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Classical Music, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, Music Theory, World Music, Classical Music, Aesthetics, Culture, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Musical Composition, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Music Theory, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music History, Musical Composition, Music, Classical Music, Music Performance, Performing Arts

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Art History, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    205 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Art History, Public History, Cultural Sensitivity, Medical Science and Research, World History, Music History, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Education and Training, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Classical Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Music Performance, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Experimentation, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, World History, European History, Labor Law, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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