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 and MUSC& 133
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 2011-07-25

Grading System Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
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.