MU 310 - Music Theory III

A continuation of Music Theory II, this class will first present further elements of the harmonic vocabulary used in tonal music (including mode mixture, the Neapolitan chord, augmented sixth chords) then introduce students to techniques and approaches employed by composers in the twentieth century. Assignments will include analyses, directed composition exercises, and musicianship exercises (keyboard, sight singing, and dictation).

Four credits.

Prerequisite(s): MU 210 or permission of the instructor (placement test)