MUSC& 241 - Music Theory 4

5 Credits

Review of diatonic harmony and voice-leading. Introduction to chromatic harmony, including altered non-harmonic tones, altered chords and modulations to foreign keys. Intensive study of the four-part contrapuntal setting of the choral melody and 18th century contrapuntal style in two, three and four voices.

Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 123 min 2.0 and MUSC& 133 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 201.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors who have completed MUSC& 133 and MUSC& 123 OR MUSC& 143
Active Date 20220405T16:41:16

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II

Course Outline

Review of diatonic harmony and chorale style voice-leading
Chromatic harmony
Altered non-harmonic tones
Altered chords
Modulation to foreign keys
Four-part contrapuntal setting of the choral melody 18th Century Contrapuntal style
Counterpoint in two voices
Counterpoint in three voices
Counterpoint in four voices

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of and writing a four-part setting of a chorale melody.

Demonstrate knowledge of 18the Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of and writing a two-part invention.

Demonstrate knowledge of 18th Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of a three-part invention or fugue.

Demonstrate knowledge of 18th Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of a four-part fugue.