MUSC 153 - Music Theory 1C

1 Credits

Third module in the music theory sequence. Introduction to two-part counterpoint.

Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 152
Fees

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Designed to Serve Any student wishing to learn music theory for either improving musical performance or learning analysis.
Active Date 2013-04-15

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II

Course Outline
I. Two part counterpoint A. melodic considerations B. harmonic considerations II. Counterpoint embellishments A. melodic embellishments B. rhythmic embellishments

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of species counterpoint.

Identify common errors in species counterpoint.

Create standard practice species counterpoint over a given cantus firmus.