Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KOZ303

HARMONY III

Course Code
KOZ303
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can harmonize a given bass or soprano line according to functional harmony rules.
  2. Can make harmonic analysis of selected examples from the literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo make the student understand the basic structure of tonal system, and realize the figured and unfigured basses, and melodies. Also to give the student the ability to analyze selected examples from the literature.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Explaining the content and requirements of the course. Explaining the concept of secondary dominant.
2nd Week Explaining the concept of secondary dominant.
3rd Week Explaining secondary vii chords.
4th Week Explaining secondary vii chords.
5th Week Explaining secondary vii chords.
6th Week MIDTERM
7th Week Explaining modulations using diatonic common chords.
8th Week Explaining modulations using diatonic common chords.
9th Week Explaining the concept of alteration.
10th Week Explain the difference between modulation and using a tone temporarily.
11th Week MIDTERM
12th Week Explaining other modulation techniques (using altare chords as common chords, sequence modulation, modulation with common voice, monophonic modulation, direct modulation). Explaining the subject of the final homework: 1- Applying 3 of the weekly assignments done during the semester to 3 different textures. 2- Analyzing 1 piece chosen by the student from the pieces suggested by the lecturer, selected from the literature.
13th Week Explaining other modulation techniques (using altare chords as common chords, sequence modulation, modulation with common voice, monophonic modulation, direct modulation). Consultation on final assignments.
14th Week Explaining other modulation techniques (using altare chords as common chords, sequence modulation, modulation with common voice, monophonic modulation, direct modulation). An overview. Consultation on final assignments.
Recommended or Required ReadingTonal Harmony; Stefan Kotska, Dorothy Payne. Techniques and Materials of Tonal Music; Thomas Benjamin, Michael Horvit, Robert Nelson. Armoni; Nurhan Cangal.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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