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MUSC 1110 - Music Theory I

Institution:
Utah Tech University
Subject:
Music
Description:
Music Theory involves the study of the elements and structures of music and how they interact. Music Theory 1 covers basic principles of triads and seventh chords, non-chord tones, timbre, and texture, and explores the use of these in the context of tonal music. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and construct triads and seventh chords by root and type/quality, as well as using lead sheet chord symbols. 2. Identify and write standard non-chord tones. 3. Analyze diatonic, tonal music using Roman numerals. 4. Examine some of the common timbres and textures used in music. 5. Compose music with root-position triads that follows functional tonal progressions. Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: MUSC 1130. FA
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(435) 652-7500
Regional Accreditation:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Semester
General Education
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