An introduction to the appreciation of music as an art form, this course assumes no prior experience with the subject. Students will learn basic vocabulary and notation of music, along with concepts of pitch, melody, rhythm, musical forms, genres and instrumentation. They will develop basic knowledge, supported by listening, discussion and participation. History and culture will be related to the various musical attributes studied. Live music will be incorporated as much as possible into the musical experience. 3 credits* (3 lecture hours), fall or spring This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for The Arts.