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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    Curtis Institute of Music

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    University of Rochester

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    171 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Innovation, Collaboration, Experimentation, Music History

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Art History, Music History, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Culture, Electronic Media, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Interactive Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    190 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, World History, European History, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, World Music, Culture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    609 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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