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MUS 233 - Theory III


Prerequisite, pass MUS 134  with a “C” or better or for B.M. in composition major must pass MUS 134  with a “B” or better or pass music theory placement exam. Overview of harmonic practice during the late 19th-century including the Neapolitan chord, mode mixture, secondary chords to mode mixture and Neapolitan, augmented sixth chords, enharmonic modulation, 9th, 11th, 13th chords, and altered dominants. Introduction to large forms including sonata form (and its hybrids), rondo form, inventions, 3 and 4-voice fugues. MUS 234  can be met by passing the appropriate section of the music theory placement exam. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits