While much of this class will be lecture-based and involve listening to music, there are opportunities for student interaction. No prior musical experience required, although it is helpful. 

At the start of class, we will introduce each other, and share any musical interests we have (instruments we play, music we listen to). Then, I will start the class lecture style about the different names each center of western-music (Italy, Germany, France) would give to represent the same notes on a...