Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

MUSC 2100 Music Theory III

Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, borrowed chords, enharmonic function and chromatic modulation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUSC 1120 and MUSC 1130.

Corequisite

MUSC 2110.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Identify and apply important concepts of scales, keys, intervals, triads, seventh chords, four-part harmony, voice leading, chordal analysis, figured bass, harmonic progression, cadences, nonharmonic tones, continuing chromatic harmony, borrowed chords, Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords, and larger forms.
  2. Employ correct music calligraphy. 
  3. Incorporate these elements and principles in SATB part writing.
  4. Develop a vocabulary and critical thinking skills to analyze music, recognize, distinguish and integrate concepts, and form conclusions.