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851-0559-00L 3 Credits DS , DR , MSC D-GESS

Distributed Sounds. Music Automaton Culture from the 18th to the 21st Century

Verteilte Klänge. Musikautomatenkultur vom 18. bis 21. Jahrhundert

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. David Gugerli, Dr. Michelle Catherine Ziegler
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:55

Abstract

Gramophones, pianolas, jukeboxes, music cassettes, CDs and platforms have made sound worlds distributable. They became available in parlors and pubs, on walks and surfboards, until streaming services also accompanied commuters on their daily journeys. Which changes in the offers, forms of use and effects explain the history of music automatons?

Objective

Students learn to read and explain developments in the history of technology as a bundling of heterogeneous interests.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Material will be provided on Moodle at the beginning of the semester. Attendance at the sessions required. There will be a graded semester performance.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , DR , MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places
40

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Verteilte Klänge. Musikautomatenkultur vom 18. bis 21. Jahrhundert
  • Wed 12:15-14:00 (HG E 22)
2 h weekly

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