MUS 100 ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

This course is for non-music majors. The course is designed as an introduction to music theory and entails coverage of intervals, triads, rhythm, meter, scales, chords, and musical terminology. In addition, each student is expected to develop fundamental ear training skills which include sight-singing, melodic dictation, and rhythmic dictation. A thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of music is expected by the end of the semester. MUS 100 is required of all students who are not prepared for MUS 101. Credits not applicable toward the music theory requirement. MUS 100 or MUS 101 may satisfy theory requirement for Dance minor.