MUS-1165 Music Theory II

Credits 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 1145 Music Theory I. Music Theory II proceeds with the studies and principles of diatonic harmony including secondary triads, non-harmonic tones, dominant and supertonic seventh chords, inversions, keyboard, and secondary dominant. Students explore all the harmonic functions as well as phrase structure, various cadences, and chord progressions. Students perform intermediate keyboard excerpts related to their course material.

*Students cannot receive credit for MUS 1165 if they have completed MUS 1160. *
Prerequisite(s): MUS-1145 with a grade of C or higher
Formerly Formerly offered as MUS-1160. Students may not receive credit for both MUS-1165 and MUS-1160.
Course Outcomes

Distinguish between the elements of harmony, including tonality, cadences, and form, by analyzing a musical score.
Construct triads, seventh chords, and secondary dominants, and their inversions, in four-part chorale texture.
Harmonize an existing melody in four-part chorale style, using Leading Tone, Supertonic, Mediant, Submediant, and Seventh chords, and inversions.
Identify aurally and notate intervals, scales, triads, melodies, and common harmonic progressions.
Play intermediate keyboard excerpts.