MUS-2150 Music Theory III

Credits 3
Equivalent Hours 3
Continuation of MUS-1160 . In this course, students will continue with their studies of four-part choral writing including non-harmonic tones, various seventh chords, inversions, and modulations to explore all the harmonic functions as well as classical forms and new compositions created by students.
Prerequisite(s): MUS-1160 with a grade of C or higher
6 lab hours.
Course Outcomes

Demonstrate fluency with the elements of advanced music theory as found in written and aural samples.
Construct phrases in four-part chorale texture that include non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, inversions, and modulations to closely related keys.
Identify key, meter, melodic scale degrees, non-harmonic tones, inversions, cadences, and form, through analysis of selected written examples.
Rearrange an existing melody with harmonic accompaniment for various instruments or voices.
Identify aurally and visually rhythmic patterns.
Identify aurally and notate scales, modes, intervals (simple and compound), inverted triads and seventh chords, melodic scale degrees and harmonic progressions.
Sing with solfeggio melodies that include chromatic alterations.
Play intermediate keyboard excerpts.