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MUSIC 395

Form and Analysis

Music College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Analysis of music from scores and recordings, with emphasis on formal elements of music.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Form

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate an understanding of phrase form, small part forms, large scale forms (such as sonata and rondo) and contrapuntal structures (such as fugues and inventions).

Title

Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively choose and apply appropriate analytical techniques to analyze compositions in a variety of styles, demonstrating an understanding of aspects ranging from harmony, melody, rhythm and meter, and form to timbre, texture, and musical meaning.