MUSC 2030 Written Theory III

Written Theory III is a continuation of MUSC 1030 and MUSC 1040. The student will examine harmonic techniques of increasing complexity including altered and borrowed harmonies as well as large-scale common practice forms and compositional techniques from the Baroque and Renaissance periods. All areas are reinforced through systematic analysis and practical. Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 1040. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUSC 2035. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

• Altered harmonies including secondary, Neapolitan, augmented 6th, and borrowed chords
• Extended harmonies including 9th, 11th, and 13th chords
• Large-scale harmonic forms including sonata-allegro, rondo, and theme and variation
• Baroque counterpoint methods and forms
• Renaissance polyphony

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Analyze harmonic structures in compositions from the Common Practice Period that include secondary chords, colorful pre-dominants, borrowed chords, and other altered harmonies.

2. Compare large-scale compositional forms from the Common Practice Period including sonata form, rondo, and theme and variation.

3. Analyze contrapuntal elements including motives, sequences, and fugue sections in Baroque Period compositions.

4. Analyze points of imitation and patterns of consonant and dissonant intervals in late-Renaissance polyphony.

5. Compose short passages of music that include examples of techniques studied in class.