MUSI 106F - Music Theory II

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): MUSI 105.
Corequisite(s): MUSI 141.
This course is a continuation of MUSI 105, which teaches the fundamentals of music theory (meter, note values, rests, intervals, major scales, circle of fifths, chord construction, minor scales, basic harmonic progression, whole-tone scales and modes). (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify and construct intervals, triads, seventh chords, and tonicization (secondary dominant chords, second leading-tone chords,etc.).
Analyze harmonic structure, including chord functions and inversions, using Roman numerals and figured bass.
Identify and analyze melodic/rhythmic structures, embellishing tones, cadences, and phrase relationships.
Compose original melodies in various metric and tonal (major, minor, modal) frameworks.
Apply principles of voice leading to compose original music in two, three, and four-part textures.
Create original compositions (e.g., species counterpoint, phrase units, harmonic sequences) using diverse compositional techniques.
Examine the role of music and the Arts as a reflection of personal or cultural themes.