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Identical coursesMusic Analysis (B-LUCA-L42893)
Cervino Alessandro (coordinator) | Cervino Alessandro | N. Aims
Students understand at a glance the functions of the chords as well as the tonalities and modulations of a tonal composition written until the first half of the nineteenth century. After reflection, they also understand the function of the chords as well as the tonalities and modulations of a tonal composition written from the second half of the nineteenth century.
Students can describe the form of a tonal composition and the development of its motifs.
Students understand what make a composition 'work' and are able to concisely explain the most salient aspects of it.
Students know the implications analytical insights can have for a performance and are able to apply the gathered knowledge while practising their instrument.
Previous knowledge
Students possess basic knowledge of music theory. They can very quickly recognise intervals and find the root note of a chord in a tonal composition. They can distinguish non-chord tones from tones belonging to a chord and they know all different types of non-chord tones.
Students have enough sight-reading skills for instantenously understand all pitches written in a double pentagram score (treble and bass key).
Is included in these courses of study
- Courses for exchange students Music (Leuven)
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Afstudeerrichting Instrument/Zang) 120 ects.
- Master in de muziek (Leuven) (Koor) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Music Analysis (B-LUCA-L55102)
EnglishFormat: Lecture-practical
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First termCervino Alessandro | N. Content
This course has four main topics: harmonic analysis, analysis of form, strategies of music and application of analytical insights in performance.
The topic 'harmonic analysis' includes all knowledge necessary for correctly analysing the harmony of a tonal composition.
The topic 'analysis of form' includes on the one hand an overview of the codifications of the different forms made by music theorists, on the other an explanation of the actual structures composers have given to their work.
The topic 'strategies of music' includes an overview of the universal principles of tonal music and it draws attention on those aspects of a composition which make it 'work'.
The topic 'application of analytical insights in performance' proposes ways of creatively applying analytical insights when practising a music instrument.
Course material
Scores in digital form.
Compendium 'Cervino, A. (2020) - Music Analysis (a Short Survival Guide)' in digital form.
Excerpts from books and articles in digital form.
Format: more information
Teacher and students analyse together tonal compositions proposed by the teacher. The score is projected for the whole class on the screen. Each student analyses in turn a couple of measures. The teacher gives comments and explains the different topics as far as they appear in the analysed works.
Evaluation
Music Analysis (B-LUCA-L82893)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
Student will be asked to:
1. analyse the harmony of a short excerpt
2. draw the tonal plan and analyse the form of a composition
3. shortly explain the most salient musical strategies at work in the composition of point 2.
Information about retaking exams
Re-exam according to the same modalities.