Teaching Workshop: Music Theory Introduction (advanced)
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The workshop aims at offering students the tools for an analytical approach of the musical object - score or performance - of the Western repertoire, and the acquisition of an appropriate language in the description of the object: triads, elements of functional harmony (main functions), elements of vocal and instrumental counterpoint and compositional forms (imitation, canon, fugue), elements of neo-riemannian analysis in film music. The workshop will be conducted through listening to and reading pieces from Gregorian chant to Pärt, Lang, Lachenmann.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the workshop, students will have acquired familiarity with the main tools of the analysis of the musical object, the fundamentals of musical grammar and the main dimensions of compositional writing, from form to melody, to the harmonic structure.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The workshop aims at offering students the tools for an analytical approach of the musical object - score or performance - of the Western repertoire, and the acquisition of an appropriate language in the description of the object: triads, elements of functional harmony (main functions), elements of vocal and instrumental counterpoint and compositional forms (imitation, canon, fugue), elements of neo-riemannian analysis in film music.
Prerequisites for admission
Good reading of the key of G and at least fair reading of the key of F.
Teaching methods
The workshop will be conducted through listening to and reading pieces from Gregorian chant to Palestrina, Bach, Pärt, Lang, Lachenmann, and student proposal.
Teaching Resources
Directions during lessons.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Classroom exercises and discussion with students.
Professor(s)