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ARTS 2380 - Music and Sound I


The first in a two-course sequence combining music theory, musicianship, and engaged listening practices applicable to a broad range of traditional and contemporary musical styles, with an emphasis on creative practice. This course covers the fundamentals of tonal harmony including scales, chord symbols and figured bass notation, diatonic chord progressions, and counterpoint. Musicianship includes aural identification of intervals, scales, and chords, rhythm and exercises in sight-singing, dictation, and improvisation. Engaged listening practices include responsive listening, reading, and written exercises as well as in-class discussion. Weekly assignments include composition, analysis, and performance.

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: ARTS 1380  or demonstrable proficiency in music

When Offered: Fall term annually.

Credit Hours: 4



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