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    May 05, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUSIC 170 - Introduction to Music Theory I


Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
MTA Humanities/Fine Arts Satisifer Y
Session Cycle: FL

Music Theory I will examine the basic knowledge and skills of music theory in order that the student can understand and analyze musical compositions, write music in several classical styles and transcribe music played on a keyboard. The knowledge that the course will teach includes understanding the concepts and experiencing aurally the following: pitches, intervals, all types of triadic and seventh chords, voice leading, cadences and musical form. The ability to read and express music obtained from prior formal music instruction is essential for success in this course.