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MUS 128

A History of Dance Music

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Explores how popular dance music has developed since 1950, tracing its history through uptempo rock and roll, the twist, soul, funk, disco, house, and electronic dance music.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Core

CO7

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify the constituent elements of music.
  • create music derived from dance music techniques using software.
  • describe the various technologies that have made this music and its dissemination possible.
  • identify individual songs studied in class, and describe their characteristics.
  • recognize and identify specific characteristics of each era of dance music discussed in the class.