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Rhythm in Jazz, Pop, and Classical Music - Lecture 4

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of rhythm, texture, and musical acoustics in this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "Listening to Music" course. Delve into the concept of multiple partials in musical tones, and master fundamental rhythmic terms like beat, tempo, and meter. Gain a deeper understanding of complex rhythmic concepts such as syncopation and triplets. Discover the three primary types of musical texture: monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic, with detailed examples. Learn the essential skill of rhythmic dictation, notating rhythms by ear. Finally, examine how Mozart's Requiem masterfully combines various rhythms, textures, and pitches to effectively convey its text, bringing together all the elements discussed in this comprehensive musical exploration.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Multiple Partials.
- Chapter 2. Syncopation and Triplets.
- Chapter 3. Basics of Musical Texture.
- Chapter 4. Counting Measures and Musical Dictation.
- Chapter 5. Mozart's Requiem: Insights on Varying Textures and Pitches.


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