MUS 213 Music Theory 2 (Third Term)

Though the course continually refines skills and deepens knowledge of chromatic harmony with more advanced repertory, emphasis is given to musical language of non-tonal and atonal music in the 20th century, including modes, atonality, set theory, serialism, 12-tone system and new organizations of rhythm and meter. Designed to be taken with MUS 216 and MUS 226 concurrently.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUS 212

Corequisite

MUS 216 and MUS 226

General Education Requirements

Arts and Letters

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyze highly chromatic compositions of the late 19 century that contain enharmonic modulation through common-tone fully diminished 7th chords and various types of augmented 6th chords
2. Analyze non-tonal and atonal music in early 20th century music by using appropriate analytical and compositional methods such as modes, pitch-class collections, set theory and 12-tone system
3. Harmonize a chromatic descending bass line in tonal context
4. Create a plan for multiple modulations by using various types of modulation methods with correct voice leading