MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Music

Description:

Required of all Music majors. The first course of music theory study deals with structural elements in melodic organization, triads, voice leading, nonharmonic tones, seventh chords, and modulation in the context of traditional four-part harmony as well as two-part tonal counterpoint. Students must have knowledge of music fundamentals and basic keyboard skills before enrolling. Successful completers are prepared for MUSC 1120. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and construct triads and seventh chords by root and type/quality. 2. Analyze music using lead sheet symbols. 3. Understand common uses of chords in a variety of musical textures and contexts. 4. Analyze diatonic, tonal music using Roman numerals. 5. Compose music with root-position triads that follow functional tonal progressions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: MUSC 1130. FA

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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