MUS-2155 Music Theory III

Credits 2
This course is a continuation of MUS-1165. In this course, students continue with four-part choral writing including non-harmonic tones, various seventh chords, inversions, and modulations to explore all the harmonic functions. Classical forms and contemporary compositions are studied, including those created by students. Students perform advanced keyboard excerpts related to their course material.

Formerly offered as MUS-2150. Students may not receive credit for both MUS-2150 and MUS-2155.
Prerequisite(s): MUS-1165 with a grade of C or higher.
Formerly Formerly MUS-2150. Students may not receive credit for both MUS-2150 and MUS-2155.
Course Outcomes

Construct phrases in four-part chorale texture that include non-harmonic tones, seventh chords, inversions, and modulations to closely related keys.
Analyze the key, meter, melodic scale degrees, non-harmonic tones, inversions, cadences, and form, through 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.
Play advanced keyboard excerpts.