MUS 160,161 - Music Theory I and II

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

The student is prepared to function artistically and intelligently in a variety of musical situations. Focuses on musical literature of all cultures, styles, and historical periods; develops a conceptual understanding of rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and form, and their interrelationships as they form the basis for listening, performing, and creating. Includes contrapuntal textures in two and three parts, compositional devices, diatonic harmony in three and four parts, secondary dominants and diminished seventh chords, modulation, and analysis and composition of music in the smaller contrapuntal and homophonic forms for various vocal and instrumental combinations. Prerequisite: MUS 160 for MUS 161

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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