2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI2020 Analysis of Tonal Music
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Clive McClelland
Email: c.mcclelland@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisites
| MUSI1020 | Music in History and Culture |
| MUSI1220 | Language and Theory of Music |
Objectives
The objectives of this module are to develop students' understanding of the terminology and procedures of tonal music. On completion of the module, students should be able to understand the analytical approaches of major theorists, such as Schenker, Meyr and Ratner, to 18th and 19th century repertoire; to analyse short vocal and instrumental pieces from that repertoire in detail; and to analyse longer movements with due regard to form-building and articulating potential of tonality. They should also have developed critical awareness of analytical issues such as formal ambiguity. Students should also be able to present their analyses effectively, making use of musical notations as well as verbal exegesis.Syllabus
The main models employed throughout the module are music by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, but woks by other composers, notably songs by Schubert and Schumann. The music of Debussy is also studied as an example of the diffusion and ultimate breakdown of tonality as an organising principle in the early twentieth century. Semester 1:Preludes and fugues of J.S.Bach, preludes of Chopin, songs of Schubert, Schumann, and Debussy, preludes of Debussy. These repertoires are studied in the light of theoretical approaches and also as practical exercises in understanding concepts, terminology and notation of information such as figured bass, fundamental bass, and harmonic and rhythmic analysis. Semester 2. Sonatas of Beethoven, Schubert and Beethoven quartets, Chopin ballades, Debussy 'Images' from the core repertoire for studying tonality as an organising principle in 19th- and early 20th century music. Sonata form is the principle paradigm but much attention is paid to the uniqueness of individual sonata forms, to formal ambiguity, and to the eventual resistance, through Chopin and Debussy, to the sonata principle as an organisational paradigm.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Private study hours | 168.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | analytical assignment | 25.00 |
| Essay | analytical essay | 25.00 |
| Essay | analytical essay | 25.00 |
| Essay | analytical essay | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/01/2012
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