MUS 110 - Music Theory I

Institution:

Stephens College

Subject:

Description:

(3 hrs.) (Open to all students) Study of basic techniques and vocabulary of music of the 18th and 19th centuries, including melody, rhythm, harmony and texture. Students will work with scales, modes, keys, intervals, triads, basic harmonic progressions and part-writing techniques, standard notational practices, melodic structures and rhythmic patterns. Approached through lecture, discussion, performance, written and aural analysis, and written compositional exercises. Laboratory portion of course includes exercises and drill in ear training, sight-singing and basic keyboard skills.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stephens.edu

Phone Number:

(573) 442-2211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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