Music Theory III

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Surveys Renaissance, Baroque, and classical forms including Renaissance polyphony, 18th century two voice counterpoint, the fugue, variation form, and sonata form. Topics covered included the concepts and application of secondary chords, modulation, borrowed chords, the Neapolitan 6th, augmented 6th chords. Specific attention is given to the application of these concepts in contemporary music composition and arranging for piano, instrumental music, and accompaniment. Prerequisite: A grade of C+ or higher in MUSI 1123 - Music Theory II or permission of instructor. Concurrent: MUSI 2131 - Ear Training & Sight-Singing III and MUAP 2582 - Basic Computer Notation (unless already completed)