Polytonality
| This lesson is part of the Harmony category. |
Objectives
- Students will become familiar with the concepts of multiple tonal centers, polychords and polytonality.
Resources
Readings
Class Activities
- Discussion and definition of polychords, polytonality and obscure key centers
- Tonal analysis of music from different genres and time periods.
- Composition and improvisation in a polytonal style
Assignments
- Identification and analysis of polychordal and polytonal techniques in written and recorded music