Techniques of Tonal Writing

CM-221

Specific techniques of traditional tonal composition. Conclusive and nonconclusive phrases; antecedent-consequent phrase relationships; open-ended phrase relationships; sequencing; modulation; large-scale tonal relationships; thematic variation and development. Application of these techniques in writing, using models from the classical period.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
CM-212 or CM-252, and CP-210
Required Of
COMP and FILM majors
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
COMP
Course Chair
Richard Carrick
Taught By
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