This class is an introduction to the analysis of tonal music.

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December 31, 2022

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Students develop analytical techniques based upon concepts learned in 21M.301-21M.302. Students study rhythm and form, harmony, line and motivic relationships at local and large scale levels of musical structure. Three papers (totaling 20 pages, one to be revised) and one oral presentation are required.

Course Curriculum

    • Haydn’s Piano Sonata No. 52 in E flat Unlimited
    • Piano reduction Unlimited
    • Principal and secondary melodic tones, with decorative pitches identified Unlimited
    • Harmony and non-harmonic tones Unlimited
    • Melodic reduction Unlimited
    • Analytical graph of the complete melody Unlimited
    • Analytical graph (melodic and rhythmic reductions) of mm. 1-16 Unlimited
    • Analytical reduction Unlimited
    • Analysis of themes Unlimited

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