Music

A review of the fundamentals of music (scales, key signatures, intervals) and the presentation of triads and their harmonic and melodic implications.

A continuation of Theory I including inversions of triads, non-harmonic tones, dominant seventh chords, and their resolutions. Emphasis is on four-part writing and analysis of music from the Common Practice Period.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 001 Fundamentals of Music Theory or permission of the instructor.

A graded course in the fundamentals of sight-singing; sight-reading, and ear training. Exercises in rhythm; meter; clef-reading; scales; intervals; error correction; singing of single melodies; duets and simple harmonic patterns; drills in rhythmic and melodic coordination; and rhythmic, melodic, and elementary harmonic dictation.

Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): MUSIC 001 Fundamentals of Music Theory.

Continuation of MUSIC 003 Fundamentals of Basic Musicianship.

Prerequisite(s): MUSIC 003 Fundamentals of Basic Musicianship or permission of the instructor.

An introduction to the art of music with emphasis on aural skills, historical styles, musical forms, and the general literature of music. Not open to music majors.

(Normally offered alternate fall semesters.)

Students are exposed to various musical styles and traditions from selected world cultures, including Latin American, Asia, and Africa. Emphasis is placed both on the study of music in its cultural, social, and historical contexts, and the study of musical sounds. Popular, folk, and art music styles and practices are examined.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

No credit. Pass/Fail only.