T551 Fall 1997

Introduction to Analytical Techniques (3 cr.)

Prof. Gary Wittlich

MWF11:15-12:05 Room Syc 137

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Purpose

• T551 is devoted to the study of analytic techniques applicable to tonal music, including compositions of the early twentieth century.

Goals

• To develop an understanding of tonal hierarchy;
• To study various methods of analysis, including those dealing with musical form, melodic and harmonic pitch structure, and rhythm and meter; and
• To apply the above analytic methods to selected compositions.

Requirements:

• regular assigned readings
• one or two weekly assignments
• one term paper
• two exams (midterm and final)

Questions

• Please stop by my office or send email to: wittlich@indiana.edu
• Note that a portion of this course is reserved for music theory majors.

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