HMU 303 Music Theory III

Music Theory III continues the presentation of the material and procedures of tonal music with the study of elements of melodic and rhythmic figuration, dissonance and chromaticism, modal mixture, and an advanced examination of applied chords and diatonic modulation. Students undertake writing assignments in 4th and 5th species counterpoint in two voices. Species counterpoint is incorporated into 4 part-writing exercises. Aural skills are developed with and chromatic alterations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HMU 202

Distribution

Music and Technology Program

Typically Offered Periods

Fall Semester Spring Semester