MUSIC 1AMusic Theory I

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In this course, students will review the fundamentals of music, including notation, rhythm and meter, basic properties of sound, intervals, scales and chords, and incorporate and develop those concepts through guided composition and analysis. Complete cadential formulae, phrase structure analysis, chord function theory, and four-part voice-leading principles will be covered, using tonal music examples from history and global culture. History and social context of the above concepts will be discussed. Development of skills in handwritten notation is expected. Required of all music majors and minors. Course offered Fall semester only. Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment or satisfactory completion of: MUSIC-1C.