Third species Flashcards
What is 3rd species counterpoint [Prac Counterpoint 1]
4 notes against one.
Sometimes 3:1
What unaccented figuration is available to us in 3rd species counterpoint? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
- Arpeggiation
- Passing tones, Neighbour tones, and combinations (such as nota cambiata)
- Accented neighbour tones
- Escape tones
- Double neighbour
What is a nota cambiata? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
2 notes separated by a 3rd, basically a passing tone followed by an incomplete neighbour
In 3rd species, which notes should we consider for voice leading? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
Consider downbeat to downbeat, and the final note to downbeat.
What is octave displacement?
What are the 3 things it achieves? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
- Breaks parallels
- creates independence
What is the acceptable parallel? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
Diminished 5th to perfect 5th
How do you write accented dissonances in 3rd species counterpoint? [[Prac Counterpoint 1]
Displace the first species to the 2nd beat.
How do we practice combining 1st, 2nd and 3rd species counterpoint? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
Try writing a CF with changes in rhythm.
What is reverse species? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
When you have a CF with varied rhythms, and you COMBINE instead of dividing (so there are less notes in the CP than the CF).
Rhythmic outlining is a good practice here.
What is rhythmic outlining? [Prac Counterpoint 1]
Jotting down the rhythm of your counterpoint before you choose the notes.
