COUNTERPOINT & CHORDS

ONE note against FOUR notes is counterpoint ....... species

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• Fifth

The first note of a 1st species counterpoint above the cantus firmus should be what interval?

• P1, M3, or P8

• P1, P5, or P8

• M2, P4, or M7

• P1, P5, or M8

ONE note against ONE note is counterpoint ....... species

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• Fifth

The following intervals cannot be used in succession (or, parallel to one another).

• Any 3^rd or 6^th

• P1, P5, P8

• Any 2^nd, 4^th, or 7^th

• None of the above

Vertically, which of the following intervals is never allowed in first species?

• Any 3^rd or 6^th

• P1, P5, P8

• Any 2^nd, 4^th, or 7^th

• none of the above

ONE note against suspension notes is counterpoint ...... species

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• Fifth

Cantus firmus loosely translates to:

• Fixed melody

• Can’t sing

• Harmony

• none of the above

When beginning and ending a counterpoint melody, use the interval

• P1

• P5

• M6

• P8

The combination of ONE note against ONE note, TWO notes, FOUR notes and suspension are called counterpoint ..... species

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

• Fifth

What type of motion occurs between the two voices seen?

• Parallel motion

• Similar motion

• Oblique motion

• Contrary motion