Counterpoint rules Flashcards
1
Q
Consonant leaps
A
2
Q
Dissonant leaps
A
7th, aug/dim, >8ve
Watch the strong beat to strong beat
3
Q
Perfect consonances (harmonic intervals)
A
Unison, 5th, 8ve - Avoid using twice in a row, static
4
Q
Imperfect consonances (harmonic intervals)
A
3rd, 6th, 10ths - Good, allows for movement
5
Q
Dissonances (harmonic intervals)
A
2nd, 4th, 7th - Good for voice leading
6
Q
Contrary motion
A
Melody in the opposite direction
7
Q
Direct motion
A
Parallel - same direction, same distance
Direct - same direction, different distance
No direct motion to perfect consonances
8
Q
Oblique motion
A
One voice moves, and the other stays
9
Q
A
