Revise later
SpaceTo flip
If confident
All Flashcards
Describe the structure of a canon.
A melody is imitated by one or more voices after a short delay. The melody may be repeated exactly or with some variations.
How does call and response work?
A soloist (the “caller”) is answered by a group (the “response”).
Describe the structure of a canon.
A melody is imitated by one or more voices at a set time interval.
How is a canon created?
A melody is played or sung and then layered on top of itself, displaced by time.
What is the rhythmic relationship in first species counterpoint?
One note in the counterpoint for every one in the cantus firmus.
What motion is preferred when approaching perfect consonances?
Contrary or oblique motion is preferred.
What intervals should be avoided in counterpoint?
Avoid the tritone and intervals larger than a tenth between voices.
Describe first species counterpoint.
The simplest, using only whole notes. All notes sound together on strong beats.
Describe second species counterpoint.
Two notes in the top line for every one in the *cantus firmus*. Consonances on strong beats, dissonances on weak beats.
Describe third species counterpoint.
Four notes in the top line for every one in the *cantus firmus*. Introduces melodic embellishments and non-chord tones.
Describe the voice-leading rule regarding leaps.
Follow a skip in one direction with a step in the opposite direction.
What is a general rule regarding voice balance?
No voice should dominate; each should stand on its own.
What is a general rule regarding voice clarity?
Voices should be distinct, and the structure should be easy to follow.
What is a general rule regarding voice contrast?
Voices should be varied and interesting.