Be able to describe 20th-century influences on
modes, meter and rhythm, harmony, melody, etc.
Be able to describe characteristics of
impressionistic and 20th-century music.
Be able to spell requested chords / scales:
quartal / quintal, pentatonic, whole-tone, etc.
You will be asked to spell extended-tertian chords
from popular chord symbols, e.g.: Bb13, F11, C9, Dmi9,
Gdim7, GMA7, etc.
Various definitions, or provide examples:
third relationships, planing, linear cadence, interlocking sequence,
circle progression, etc.
There will be a few basic questions in regard to
part writing.
Know what chord factors are present in 4-part
writing re extended chords (9th, 11th, 13th). Know which
factors are affected in minor.
Various questions re
augmented 6th chords: relationship to tonic, resolution,
resolution / progression of the Gr6, spelling of the Gr6 in major,
augmented 6th chord modulation formulas, etc. Also, be able to
spell requested augmented 6th chords.
A music excerpt
will be provided. You will be asked to find various components,
such as: polychord, pedal tone, 11th chord, phrygian mode
fragment, third relationship, etc., etc.
Enjoy ...
