Course: Introduction to Music Theory

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Course title Introduction to Music Theory
Course code KMU/PHN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Keprt Marek, MgA. Ph.D.
  • Cígler Pavel, Mgr.
  • Špundová Hana, Mgr.
  • Uhlíř Václav, Mgr.
Course content
Topics: - Tones and tone system. Properties of tones. Tones increased and decreased. The whole tone, semitone, enharmonics, diatonic and chromatic semitone. - Note records. Names of tones, keys, accidentals, division and extension of notes and rests. - Tone pitch class and tone systems. - Measure, táme and rhythm. - Performing and other indications. Italian terminology. Tempo indications. Dynamics and dynamic marks. Marking of different way of playing and singing. Expersiion signatures. Melodic ornaments. Shortcuts in notation. - The major and minor scale with sharps and flats. Quint and quart circle. Samename scales and parallel scales. - Old scales, special scales, whole-tone and chromatic scales. - Intervals of basic and derived. Revers of intervals, enharmonic intervals, the intervals overlapping an octave. - Triad and their turns. - Seventhchords and their turns, ninthchords and their turns. - Music acoustics. Simple and compound tones, noises. Overtone series. Pitch, volume and color of sound. Consonance and dissonance. Systems of tuning. - Musical instruments and singing voices. Music ansambles and scores.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal is to repeat and broaden music theory fundamentals needed for further study of music theoretical disciplines.
Practical mastering fundamentals of music theory - especially the safe knowledge of scales, intervals, chords and Italian terminology, musical instruments.
Prerequisites
There are none.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Regular active participation and cooperation in class. The course is credited on the basis of written test and oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Grigová, Věra. (2003). Všeobecná hudební nauka. Olomouc.
  • Pícha, František:. (1961). Všeobecná hudební nauka. Praha.
  • Zenkl Luděk. (2007). ABC hudební nauky. Praha.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2017) Category: Theory and history of arts 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter