MUS 226 - Structure of Music IV [SUN# MUS 2223]

1. Analyze late Romantic compositions for thematic and programmatic materials, rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, timbre, and orchestration.
2. Analyze early 20^th century compositions for thematic and programmatic materials, rhythm, melody, harmony texture, timbre, and orchestration.
3. Discuss the historical, political, and social developments in late romantic and early 20^th century tonal compositions.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the language of early 20^th century tonal composers.
5. Incorporate terms, techniques, and structures from previous structure of music courses, including arranging and score reading.

1. Extended Chromaticism
   1. Modes and scales
   2. New chords and harmonic progressions
   3. New melodic features and voice leading
   4. New developments in rhythm
   5. Polymodality and polytonality
   6. Explorations of texture and timbre
2. Aspects of Form
   1. Musical miniatures
   2. Program music
   3. Bel canto aria
3. Influence of Musical Nationalism
4. Compositional Techniques/Technical Vocabulary
5. Late Romantic and Early 20^th Century Tonal Music
   1. Literature
   2. Composers
   3. Important dates