MUS 201: Music Theory I

Class Program
Credits 3
Session Cycle
Spring Only
Yearly Cycle
Every Year
Introduces students to principles of diatonic function through studies of melody, harmony, voice-leading, and basic components of form. Through exercises in analysis and composition, students will gain a greater understanding of the expressive and structural significances of diatonic material as well as a greater facility with musical notation. Students will also develop their abilities in critical listening and reasoning through discussion and writing activities, leading to well-supported interpretations of musical works and excerpts. Prerequisite: MUS 206 or permission of instructor. Simultaneous enrollment in MUS 201L. Spring, every year.
Required Concurrent
Take MUS-201L. (Required, Concurrent).