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MUS A285: Theory 4

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 12/08/2021
Top Code 100400 - Music
Units 3 Total Units 
Hours 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee Yes
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

Continuation of Theory and Ear Training 3. Harmonic dictation, harmonization and analysis including chromatic 7th chords, the Neapolitan and Augmented 6th chords. PREREQUISITE: MUS A280. COREQUISITE: MUS A286. ADVISORY: MUS A242. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: MUS 150.C-ID: MUS 150.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Write and identify in context borrowed chords, Neapolitans, augmented-sixth chords, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, added sixth chords, and altered dominants.
  • 2. Write and recognize examples of enharmonic modulation.
  • 3. Define, analyze, and/or write examples of 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, and advanced approaches to meter and rhythm.
  • 4. Compose music using musical elements included in course content.

Lecture Content

borrowed chords and modal mixture chromatic mediants Neapolitan and augmented-sixth chords 9th, 11th, and 13th chords altered chords and dominants enharmonic reinterpretation and modulation 20th century techniques such as: Impressionism, tone rows, set theory, pandiatonicism and polytonalism, advanced approaches to meter and rhythm

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)

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Writing Assignments

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Demonstration of Critical Thinking

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Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

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