Theory of Music III

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This course expands upon the musical concepts studied in MUS 266 and MUS 366 , with an emphasis on music since 1900. Students study innovations in the concepts related to pitch organization, durations, meter, and form. Students analyze and discuss works by applying vocabulary and concepts derived from these innovations and study the practical application of these concepts by writing short composition projects. Students also engage with broader issues related to music analysis, such as various criteria for grouping musical elements and the value of different approaches to analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 366 ; concurrent enrollment in MUS 369 . Offered Spring.