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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MUS 226 - Structure of Music IV [SUN# MUS 2223] 3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours 3 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Continuation of MUS 223 . Includes extended chromaticism; aspects of form; influence of musical nationalism; compositional techniques and technical vocabulary; and late romantic and early 20th century tonal music.
Corequisite(s): MUS 228
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Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze late Romantic compositions for thematic and programmatic materials, rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and orchestration.
- Analyze early 20th century compositions for thematic and programmatic materials, rhythm, melody, harmony texture, timbre, and orchestration.
- Discuss the historical, political, and social developments in late romantic and early 20th century tonal compositions.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the language of early 20th century tonal composers.
- Incorporate terms, techniques, and structures from previous structure of music courses, including arranging and score reading.
Outline:
- Extended Chromaticism
- Modes and scales
- New chords and harmonic progressions
- New melodic features and voice leading
- New developments in rhythm
- Polymodality and polytonality
- Explorations of texture and timbre
- Aspects of Form
- Musical miniatures
- Program music
- Bel canto aria
- Influence of Musical Nationalism
- Compositional Techniques/Technical Vocabulary
- Late Romantic and Early 20th Century Tonal Music
- Literature
- Composers
- Important dates
Effective Term: Spring 2015
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