Classical Harmony

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: MUSC 1111; or permission of the Department This course explores modern techniques of harmonic analysis for Western art music composed in the Classical era (ca. 1750-1820), and for passages from later art music and popular music that follow Classical-era conventions. Topics include harmonic functions, prolongation, cadential and sequential progressions, chromaticism, and modulation techniques. Elements of analytical notation and argumentation are emphasized. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: Any version of MUSC 2101 previously offered with a different title)