MUS 522 - Graduate Theory Seminar

Institution:

Heidelberg University

Subject:

Music

Description:

(2 sem. hrs.) This course will examine selected musical compositions from a variety of performance mediums (instrumental, keyboard, vocal) as a way to develop an understanding of the word "quality" and how it relates to a given piece of music. A historic overview of the works analyzed in class and in student assignments will enable students to recognize significant characteristics of music related to the following categories: melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, form. Philosophical discussions of the word "quality" through slected readings and class discussion will challenge students to develop a musical explanation of this concept. (Summer only) PREREQUISITES: MUS521 or a qualifying score on the Music Diagnostic Examination.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.heidelberg.edu

Phone Number:

(419) 448-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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