| Course title | History of Music Theory |
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| Course code | KMU/DHT |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Lecturer(s) |
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| Course content |
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1. music-theroretical concepts of Ancient Greece and early Middle Ages 2. mediaeval system of modes and theory of polyphony music 3. Zarlino and transformations in conceiving tonality, concept of mathematical and universal harmony 4. Rameau and his theory of harmony 5. 18th century books on composition 6. 19th century theories of harmony and composition 7. Hugo Riemann, theory of harmony and the concept of musical logic 8. Arnold Schönberg, theory of harmony and composition 9. Heinrich Schenker and August Halm 10. theories of musical form and tectonics in 1920s and 1930s 11. Czech music theory in the 18th and 19th century 12. Czech music theory in the 20th century
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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| Learning outcomes |
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This course provides an overview of key concepts in music theory from antiquity to the twentieth century, with a greater emphasis on modern music theory. It traces the evolution of views on the function of individual elements in musical structure and focuses on concepts fundamental to the organization of tonal music.
Students will gain an overview of the most significant theories of musical structure and composition, understand their historical significance and connection to the musical works of their respective periods, and deepen their understanding of the historical development of music and the evolution of aesthetic perspectives on music. Students will receive training in music-theoretical thinking. |
| Prerequisites |
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Succesfull participation in music theoretical courses, knowledge of historical changes of the music structure.
KMU/AHS ----- or ----- KMU/ANAL2 ----- or ----- KMU/AZAK |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark, Written exam, Seminar Work
1. Sufficient and active participation in class (maximum of 2 absences), completion of a term paper. 2. The seminar component of the course is graded based on the student's ability to discuss the literature assigned for independent reading. 3. The final exam assesses the student's knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the lectures and the required reading. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |