MUSIC25
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MUSIC 25 - Introduction to Music Theory, Analysis, and Notation
Course Title
Introduction to Music Theory, Analysis, and Notation
Course Description
This course introduces students with little or no previous musical experience to the fundamentals of Western music theory, analysis, and notation. After an introduction to basic terminology and how notes, rhythm, meter, tempo, and other expressions are notated, the course covers the fundamentals of music theory and specialized notation for common instruments of the symphony orchestra. The second half of the semester focuses on notational analyses of medieval and renaissance music, jazz, popular music, and twentieth century graphic and electronic music.
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Breadth
Arts & Literature
Prerequisites
20A or other basic musicianship course or consent of instructor.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
6
Outside Work Hours Min
6
Outside Work Hours Max
6
Term
Summer
Weeks
8 weeks
Weeks
8
Lecture Hours
6
Lecture Hours Min
6
Lecture Hours Max
6
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
11
Outside Work Hours Min
11
Outside Work Hours Max
11
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours
8
Lecture Hours Min
8
Lecture Hours Max
8
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
14.5
Outside Work Hours Min
14.5
Outside Work Hours Max
14.5
Term
Summer
Weeks
Other
Weeks
3
Lecture Hours
15
Lecture Hours Min
15
Lecture Hours Max
15
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person
Outside Work Hours
30
Outside Work Hours Min
30
Outside Work Hours Max
30