MUSI20061 Music Language 2: Chromaticism & Beyond
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 2.
- Final exam 25%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MUSI20061 hard?
MUSI20061: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 25%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Chromatic harmony, counterpoint and musical form through analysis and writing Bach-style chorales.
After it you can
- Analyse chromatic harmony and modulation
- Write two-part counterpoint and chorales
- Recognise common musical forms
What you need first
MUSI10023
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Tests 15%, Final exam 25%, Participation 10%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20061 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20061?
- Needs MUSI10023.
- Does MUSI20061 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 25% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Tests 15%, Final exam 25%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20061 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20061 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after MUSI20061?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example MUSI30046, MUSI30047.
- Can I rate MUSI20061?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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