MUS 206 - Music Theory

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

MUSIC

Description:

Foundations of music fundamentals, analysis of harmonic materials, and aural exercises. Opportunities to analyze, criticize, and develop original materials. Prerequisites: THEA 123 and THEA 135, or Instructor's Permission Course Objectives (1) define and give examples of the elements of music. (2) identify and construct intervals, triads, seventh chords, and rhythm patterns utilizing keyboards, music dictation, and other exercises. (3) listen to and discuss harmonic materials chosen by instructor (aural analysis). (4) create short original materials through composition or improvisation (5) select, research, and submit a written song analysis project addressing all song parameters. Project will include submission of the properly marked score and a narrative analysis.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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