Theory Of Tonal Music III

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
MUSC 2310
Descriptive
Theory Of Tonal Music III
Department
Music
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
26
Contact Hours
4 hours per week
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Learning Activities

Concepts and techniques are presented and discussed in the lectures; assignments are undertaken by the students.

Course Description
Continuation of the study of tonal harmony with emphasis on chromatic harmony and advanced modulatory techniques.
Course Content

Non-dominant and leading-tone seventh chords, modal mixture, harmonic sequences, the Neapolitan sixth chord, augmented sixth chords, altered and extended dominant chords, embellishing diminished seventh chords, and techniques of modulation to closely-related and distantly-related keys.

Learning Outcomes

The student will learn harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, and structural materials of tonal music.  The student will be expected to:

  1. provide an analysis of representative musical excerpts or entire compositions;
  2. harmonize in four-part style a given bass (figured or unfigured) or soprano;
  3. provide written answers to questions on any aspect of the course content.

Means of Assessment
Assignments (minimum of 5) 25%
Class Participation and Homework Checks   10%
Quizzes and Speed Drills (minimum of 10) 20%
Tests (minimum of 2) 20%
Final Examination 25%
TOTAL 100%
Textbook Materials

The latest editions of required texts such as the following:

  • Kostka, Stefan, Dorothy Payne and Byron Almén. Tonal Harmony with an Introduction to Post-Tonal Music. New York: McGraw-Hill. Plus accompanying Workbook.

Or

  • Turek, Ralph. The Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications. Volumes I & II. New York: McGraw-Hill. Plus Workbook, Volumes 1 & 2.

 

Prerequisites

MUSC 1210 or special permission               

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Which Prerequisite