Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

MUSC 2250 Music Theory III

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

Registration Name

Music Theory III

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUSC 2200, MUSC 2210

Corequisite

MUSC 2260

Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • 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.
  • Employ correct music calligraphy.
  • Incorporate these elements and principles in SATB part writing.
  • Develop a vocabulary and critical thinking skills to analyze music, recognize, distinguish and integrate concepts, and form conclusions.