MUSC& 242 - Music Theory 5

5 Credits

Intensive study of chromatic harmony, including the Neapolitan sixth chord, chords of the augmented sixth, the chord of the doubly-augmented fourth, altered chords and modulations to foreign keys. Analysis of the primary classical forms from simple binary and ternary part-forms to theme and variations, sonata form, first, second and third rondos, and the sonata-rondo.

Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 241 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 202.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors who have completed MUSC& 241.
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

Chromatic harmony
Neapolitan Sixth Chords
Chords of the Augmented Sixth Chord of the Doubly Augmented Fourth Altered chords
Modulation to foreign keys
Classical Forms
Part Forms
Theme and Variations
Sonata Form First, Second and Third Rondos Sonata-Rondo

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century chromatic harmony.

Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century modulatory techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century part forms.

Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century major forms.