Embark on a comprehensive 47-minute lecture that hones your ability to identify musical styles from various periods of Western music history. Learn to recognize distinct musical-stylistic characteristics through guided listening exercises. Explore Gregorian chants, modernist compositions, classical pieces, and romantic works as Professor Wright provides musical examples and teaches techniques for discerning when a piece was likely composed. Engage in practical listening exercises throughout the session, culminating in a final challenge to test your newly acquired skills in musical style identification.