Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

WORKBOOK: MODULE 13

Exercise 13.4

Harmonize the following song by writing triads on the bass staff. Use the roman numerals written below the
melody. Label the key at the beginning of the piece.

“Gaudeamus Igitur” (“Let Us All Be Joyful Now”), German student drinking song

Key: ____ I IV V I V

I V I V I IV ii

I V vi I IV ii I V I

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Properly titled “De Brevitte Vitae” (“On the Shortness of Life”), this song is also called “Gaudeamus.” It is a popular song used

at commencement exercises in many European countries, but was originally a boisterous drinking song. Several composers have

used this piece in longer works, including Johannes Brahms in his Academic Festival Overture.

Historical note

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