Introduction to the Analysis of 20th Century Music

3 units

An introduction to theory and analysis of music from the 20th-century repertoire. In-class analysis and individual assignments emphasize aural understanding and tools for modeling pitch structures in post-tonal and twelve-tone works. In the latter portion of the course focus turns toward works in which pitch structures play a smaller role. Prerequisite: Music 222 (for undergraduates) or Music 423 (for graduates).