MUSI 201 Music Theory 3*
This course is the third course in a four semester music theory sequence, and will cover secondary harmonic functions, modulations, binary and ternary forms and mode mixture. Additional topics that may be studied include Neapolitan chords and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 102.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
MUSI 201Music Theory 3*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Visual, Performing and Liberal Arts
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is the third course in a four semester music theory sequence, and will cover secondary harmonic functions, modulations, binary and ternary forms and mode mixture. Additional topics that may be studied include Neapolitan chords and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite: C or better in MUSI 102.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Recognize, analyze, write, and resolve secondary-dominant harmonies.
- Analyze and write music that involves modulations.
- Analyze the structure of music in binary and ternary forms.
- Analyze and write music that includes borrowed chords and/or modulations using mode mixture.
- Recognize, analyze, and/or write music that includes Neapolitan chords and augmented sixth chords.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Secondary Chord Functions
Modulations Using Diatonic Common Chords
Other Modulatory Techniques
Larger Forms
Mode Mixture and the Neapolitan Chord
Augmented Sixth Chords
Enharmonic Spellings and Modulations
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Complete assigned exercises and music analysis assignments
Required Exams
Four exams per semester
Required Text
Kostka, Stefan, Dorothy Payne & Byron Almén – Tonal Harmony and Workbook for Tonal Harmony
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Complete assigned exercises and music analysis assignments Four exams per semester