Introduction to microtonal music

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Subject guarantor:

Iva OPLIŠTILOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Iva OPLIŠTILOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

lecture + seminar as a module

2057, 12.00 - 13.30

April 18 lecture

April 26 seminar

Mode of study:

Module

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The module is appropriate for all the students. The work for the seminar will be modified according to the specializations of the participants.

Course contents:

April 18

Lecture (just intonation as well as equal division of octave) – rudiments of the theory, historical context, practical demonstrations.

Assignment for the seminar: modified according to the specialization of the individual participants (performance, music theory, composition, operatic or music directing, sound engineering) such as analysis of the chosen tuning features, its melodic and harmonic potential, demonstrated on a fragment of own composition, electronic or acoustic realization, possibilities of microtonal performance on a specific musical instrument.

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April 25

Seminar over the participants´ works, discussion, listening.

Recommended or required reading:

Syrový, Václav. Hudební akustika. Praha : AMU , 2008.

Dissertation by Myles Skinner - http://www.tierceron.com/diss/

http://www.kylegann.com/microtonality.html

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credits are conditioned by full participation and presentation of work. Credits are awarded according to the decision of the tutor: Ing. Milan Guštar, Ph.D.

Course web page:

Note:

The workshop is particularly appropriate for ................. Students from other departments are lso welcome until capacity.

Further information:

Course may be repeated

This course is an elective for all students of this school

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans: