MUS 120 - Music Theory I

3 Credit(s)

This course serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of music theory of the common practice period (1600–1900): notation, terminology, key and time signatures, rhythm, scales, intervals, and triads. Each concept is illustrated with practical examples that expose students to a wide variety of forms and styles, including classical, pop, musical theater, film music, hymns, spirituals, folksongs, and children’s songs. Students are provided with written, aural, and performance experiences. Recommended for students with limited or no previous music instruction. Students with music-reading knowledge should enroll in MUS 123.
Satisfies the aesthetics but not the history general education requirement.