MUSC112 Music Theory II

Department of The Arts: Music

  1. Course Number and Title

    MUSC112 Music Theory II

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250 minutes

  4. Prerequisites

    MUSC111 (C or better) and by qualifying exam

    Corequisites

    MUSC116 Ear Training II

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    Music Theory II explores elements of diatonic harmony (including qualities and inversions of triads and seventh chords, non-harmonic tones, and modulation to closely related keys). A continuation of Music Theory I and intended for music majors, MUSC112 must be taken in conjunction with MUSC116 Ear Training II.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course Learning Goals

        2. Students will be able to
        1. analyze and construct diatonic harmonies using techniques of Roman Numeral harmonic analysis, figured bass, and related symbolic nomenclatures; and
        2. define, identify, and construct qualities and inversions of triads and seventh chords, non-harmonic tones, and modulation to closely related keys.

      2. Core Learning Goals


        3. This course is not in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Define, identify, and construct 1st inversion triads, six-four chords, and leading tone triads in all major/minor keys.
      2. Demonstrate proper usage of 1st inversion triads, six-four chords, and leading tone triads via applied harmonization tasks.
      3. Examine the use of non-chord tones (passing tones, neighbor tones, escape tones, pedal tones, appoggiaturas, suspensions, retardations, and anticipations etc.) in functional harmony and practice their proper applications in part-writing tasks.
      4. Define, identify, and construct diatonic seventh chords with regard to their qualities and inversions in all major/minor keys.
      5. Practice modulation to closely-related keys in a homophonic setting.

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

        2. Course-specific content will be assessed via homework assignments (workbook and instructor-generated), quizzes, and exams. A departmentally-generated final comprehensive examination will be administered to assess all subject matter components that are detailed in the Learning Goals for this course.

      2. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals


        3. This course is not in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      A departmentally selected textbook and workbook are required for this course. (See course format.)

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Teaching methods employed may include, but are not limited to, specific topics, projects, assignments, approaches, time frames, A-V, etc.

    Lecture
    In-class drill/practice tasks
    Computer-based drill
    Demonstration and live performance
    Reading assignments from textbooks
    Homework assignments (workbook and instructor-generated)
    Score reading and analysis
    Quizzes and exams

Review/Approval Date - 4/08