Music Appreciation
Explore American music's cultural evolution from 1900 onward. Gain cultural competency, analyze genre shifts, and understand music's societal role. Emphasis on active listening, genre recognition, and cross-cultural connections.
Overview and Learning Objectives
Module Overview
Lesson A: Introduction
Lesson A Quiz
Lesson B: Before Rock 1900-1955
Lesson B Quiz
Lesson C: The 1950’s
Lesson C Quiz
Lesson D: Elvis and the Demise of R’n’R
Lesson D Quiz
Module Overview
Lesson A: British Invasion, the Stones, and Motown
Lesson A Quiz
Lesson B: Post-Beatles American Rock and R&B
Lesson B Quiz
Lesson C: Southern Soul
Lesson C Quiz
Lesson D: Turn on, Tune in, Drop Out
Lesson D Quiz
Module Overview
Lesson A: The 1970s
Lesson A Quiz
Lesson B: Jazz-Rock Fusion
Lesson B Quiz
Lesson C: Black Pop, Reggae, and Disco
Lesson C Quiz
Lesson D: Mainstream Rock, Punk, New Wave
Lesson D Quiz
Module Overview
Lesson A: The 1980's - MTV Pop, Glam Rock, Metal, Hip Hop
Lesson A Quiz
Lesson B: Rockers and Popsters Rock-on Rock
Lesson B Quiz
Lesson C: Metal and Rap
Lesson C Quiz
Lesson D: Rap – Overview
Lesson D Quiz
Module Overview
Lesson A: 1990's to Today
Lesson A Quiz
Lesson B: Rise of Classic Rock (Again)
Lesson B Quiz
Lesson C: R&B and Hip-Hop Beat-Based Pop
Lesson C Quiz
Lesson D: Electronic Dance Music
Lesson D Quiz