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ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS IN PRAGUE

Theory of Composition 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
186TS2 ZK 2 2/T Czech summer
Subject guarantor:
Tomáš KREJČA
Name of lecturer(s):
Tomáš KREJČA
Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is to reinforce the bearing of the students in harmonic and chordal elements of European music culture and expand theory knowledge regarding melodic structure of various music styles and genres.

Mode of study:

lectures, study of provided material, discussions

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Regular (minimum 75%) participation in lessons and active participation in discussions. Development and presentation of a paper analysing a melodic structure. Study of assigned study literature for the final exam.

Course contents:

The history and theory of European harmony with an emphasis on 20th century music. The lecture is focused on basic harmonies and chords from the viewpoint of the theory and practice requirements for composition, conducting, music theory and music directing studies. Particular attention is given to the relationship of so called paradigms and syntagma in harmony and chord forms. The course is focused on independent student work - analysis of various forms of European chords and harmonies with an emphasis on 20th century music.

Recommended or required reading:

Karel Janeček: Základy moderní harmonie (Praha 1965)

Ctirad Kohoutek: Hudební kompozice (Praha, Supraphon 1989, s. 100-431)

Emil Hradecký: Paul Hindemith - svár teorie s praxí (Praha 1967)

Příslušná hesla ve slovnících The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (London 2001), Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart (Kassel 1995), Slovník České hudební kultury (Praha, Supraphon 1997)

Assessment methods and criteria:

Attendance at lectures, completion of assignments given by the instructor.

Course web page:
Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:
06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
místnost 2057
Učebna KTDH 2057

(Lichenštejnský palác)
KREJČA T.
13:40–15:10
(přednášková par. 1)
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Wed 13:40–15:10 Tomáš KREJČA Učebna KTDH 2057
Lichenštejnský palác
přednášková par. 1
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