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2026-2027 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Vincennes University Catalog

MUSI 115 - Music Theory I


3 hrs (Sem I)
This course studies the fundamental elements of music theory including pitch and rhythm notation, scales and modes, intervals, triads and seventh chords and their inversions. Figured bass, lead sheet notation, melody, an introduction to non-chord tones, diatonic harmony and basic formal structures will also be studied. Assessment will be based on written exercises, analysis and composition. 3 class hours.