At the end of this module, you will be able to:

 Explain how to listen to music properly.

 Describe the most common type of form in pop music – verse and chorus.

 Differentiate between rhythm and melody.

 Distinguish between major and minor chords.

 Distinguish between tremolo, pizzicato, and vibrato.

 Define what genre is.

 Explain the general format of symphonies.

 Describe what crescendo is.

 This course consists of videos only.

 Any references to external resources, such as text books or exams, by the

presenter are not a part of this free online course.

The following book is recommended but you do not need it to complete this
course:
• Wright, Craig. Listening to Music, 6th ed. Stamford: Schirmer Cengage
Learning, 2011.

The textbook comes with the Introduction to Listening CD.

The following five-volume CD is recommended but you do not need it to complete

this course:

• Wright, Craig. Popular & Global Music, 6th ed. Cengage Learning, 2010.