THRY 8011 - Set Theory 1

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

Introduces the basic theoretical concepts needed to analyze and understand the post-tonal music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Concepts that are covered include: relationships between pitch-class sets (transposition, inversion, z-relations, complement relations, subset relations, contour relations), centricity, collectional interactions, interval cycles, twelve-tone theory (twelve-tone operations, subset structure, invariance, derivation, combinatoriality), as well as an introduction to topics in the area of transformational theory (transpositional combination, composing out, voice-leading) and other advanced serial techniques (such as rotational arrays, multiplication, trichordal arrays). Also includes exercises intended to develop aural skills geared specifically towards a post-tonal musical language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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