VH_04 Elements of Music Theory

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marie Novotná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. PhDr. Jana Perutková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Vladimír Maňas, Ph.D.
Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Vlasta Taranzová
Supplier department: Department of Musicology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:50–12:25 N41
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Introductory course on music theory directed upon basic terminology. Students will be able to use theoretic knowledge to practic skills.
Syllabus
  • 1. Tones and tone system, basics of music writing
  • 2. Intervals
  • 3. Chords
  • 4. Scales
  • 5. Italian music terminology
  • 6. Basic terminology of the connected subjects - harmony, counterpoint, musical forms, acoustics, history of music
Literature
  • MICHELS, Ulrich. Encyklopedický atlas hudby. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2000. ISBN 80-7106-238-3. info
  • MICHELS, Ulrich. DTV-Atlas zur Musik : Tafeln und Texte. Bd. 2, Historischer Teil: Vom Barock bis zur Gegenwart. 7. Aufl. München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag, 1992, 282 s. ISBN 3-423-03023-2. info
  • ZENKL, Luděk. ABC hudební nauky. Praha: Supraphon, 1978. info
  • KOUBA, Jan. ABC hudebních slohů : od raného středověku k W.A. Mozartovi. 2. dopl. vyd. Praha: Supraphon, 1988, 253 s. URL info
Teaching methods
The subject combines a form of a lecture and a seminar, uses drills and homeworks.
Assessment methods
Colloquium in the form of a written test (consisting of 5 exercises aimed at testing the essential analytical skills) followed by practical examination.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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