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 Department:    MUSC&

 Course #:    241

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500901

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Music Theory IV is the continuation of first-year music theory. Students enrolling must have completed Music Theory I, II, III prior to enrolling. Composition, analysis and performance, ear training and keyboarding are emphasized.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MUSC& 143 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Students will demonstrate literacy in music theory at the second-year level through formal and harmonic analysis of works with an emphasis on the devices used in Common Practice harmony, two-part 18th century counterpoint, variation, sonata and rondo forms.
2. Students will develop further skill in ear training and keyboarding (piano).
3. Students will recognize forms through listening and score study.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Score study and analysis of a wide variety of music.
2. Notation, rhythmic organization of music and harmonic structural devices will be studied
3. Composition of stylistically correct music will be covered
4. Practical application of the above will take place through ear training and keyboarding.