MUSC111 Music Theory I
Department of Arts and Communication: Music
- I. Course Number and Title
- MUSC111 Music Theory I
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- MUSC100 (C or better) or permission of the Arts and Communication Department.
- Corequisites
- MUSC115 Ear Training I
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Music Theory I explores elements of diatonic harmony (including triads, chord progressions, cadences, and part-writing principles). This course, intended for music majors, must be taken in conjunction with MUSC115 Ear Training I.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Analyze diatonic harmonies such as triads, chord progressions, cadences, and part-writing tasks; and
- Construct diatonic harmonies such as triads, chord progressions, cadences, and part-writing tasks.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- define, identify, and construct major and minor scales, intervals and diatonic triads
- define, identify, and construct major and minor key signatures
- define and analyze traditional four-part chorale style writing with regard to proper voice leading, vocal range, doubling, harmonizing and creating a soprano melody, etc.
- demonstrate applied part-writing skills
- analyze and apply contrapuntal composition techniques
- define, identify, and construct simple diatonic progressions in all major/minor keys pursuant to Roman numeral harmonic analysis and figured bass techniques and nomenclatures
- define and identify and construct authentic, half, deceptive, and plagal cadences
- employ cadential six-four and 1st inversion chords in a homophonic setting
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Course-specific content will be assessed via homework assignments (workbook and instructor-generated), quizzes, and exams. A departmentally-generated final comprehensive examination will be administered to assess all subject matter components that are detailed in the Learning Goals for this course. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
A departmentally-selected textbook and workbook are required for this course. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 4/08; New Core 8/2015;Revised: 6/20/2023; Revised: 04/05/24