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MUSV1018 - Ear Training and Improvisation

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio assessment 100/100

Course content

The course builds on MUSV1019 and MUSV1017 with seminars in ear training and improvisation. Skills in these various disciplines are advanced from earlier training.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV1018 has extended knowledge of

  • principles of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form
  • different types of vocal/instrumental improvisation

Skills:

An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV1018

  • can perceive and reproduce melodies, rhythms, and form and harmonic progressions from different musical styles and traditions at a higher level than what is required in MUSV1017
  • can perform vocal/instrumental improvisation alone and in an ensemble at a higher level than what is required in MUSV1019

Learning methods and activities

Group instruction. In order to be able to take the examination, compulsory participation in all teaching (minimum 80%) is required in addition to the submission and presentation of up to 8 compulsory assignments.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oral presentation in aural training
  • Compulsory delivery of exercises
  • Satisfactory participation in aural training
  • Satisfactory participation in improvisation

Further on evaluation

The course concludes with a portfolio in ear training. The portfolio can contain up to 8 written exercises. These are the exercises that have been worked on throughout the semester.

If the course is not passed, the student must retake the whole assessment. If the candidate retakes the exam there is no need to retake the compulsory assignments.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Musicology (BMUSV)
Musicology (ÅMUSV)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MUSV1016 3.5 AUTUMN 2013
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Musicology
  • Music Performance Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Portfolio assessment 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Portfolio assessment 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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