MUS 202 Music Theory IV 4 credits

Music Theory IV is the fourth course in the Theory sequence. This course is an advanced study of the fundamentals of music. Topics include an introduction to Eighteenth Century counterpoint including the two-part invention, the fugue, Nineteenth Century classical forms and Twentieth Century writing techniques. Aural skills (sight-singing, melodic and harmonic dictation, keyboard experience) continue to be developed. This course also includes musical composition. M1, 11 (4 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: MUS 201 or equivalent skills