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MUSIC 25 - Introduction to Music Theory, Analysis, and Notation

Music Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MUSIC

Course Number

25

Department

Course Level

Undergraduate

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