MUS 231 - Music Theory IV

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

A study of post-1900 musical techniques: extended chromatic and higher-numbered harmonies, their use and resolutions, including those in jazz and pop music. Study of nontertian harmonies, bi-tonality, use of pitch sets, and serialism. Notation and reading of contemporary scores. Analysis of selected jazz improvisation. Required of music majors. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: MUS 230.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: MUS 230.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

May have started spring/summer 2007 or earlier.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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