Canon by Diminution - Writing Canon

The video tutorial explains how to write a Canon by diminution, a musical technique where a second voice imitates the first at half the rhythmic value. The instructor guides through the process of composing a Canon in two parts, starting with the upper voice and introducing the lower voice four measures later. The tutorial covers writing a monophonic statement, avoiding overly short notes, and creating a free moving part after the Canon. It also discusses harmonic considerations and the importance of ensuring melodic and rhythmic interest.

What is the primary focus of a canon by diminution?

• Reversing the melody

• Doubling the tempo

• Halving the rhythmic values of notes

• Changing the pitch of the notes

In the context of writing a canon, why is it important to consider the monophonic statement?

• To simplify the harmonic structure

• To ensure it stands alone without accompaniment

• To make it easier to transpose

• To ensure it sounds good with accompaniment

What is the initial key used in the canon example?

• F minor

• C minor

• G major

• C major

What is a key consideration when applying diminution to the lower part of a canon?

• Increasing the tempo

• Avoiding too many short notes

• Adding more voices

• Changing the key

Why is it important to avoid writing 16th notes when applying diminution?

• They change the key

• They become too long

• They become too short

• They disrupt the harmony

What is the purpose of writing a free moving part after the canon by diminution?

• To fill the remaining bars with a harmonically fitting part

• To introduce a new key

• To create a contrasting melody

• To repeat the canon

What is the role of the upper part after the canon by diminution is completed?

• To change the key

• To introduce a new theme

• To provide a free moving part

• To repeat the canon

How does the harmonic analysis help in writing a canon by diminution?

• It helps in maintaining a linear structure

• It ensures the melody is catchy

• It ensures the piece makes harmonic sense

• It simplifies the rhythm

What is a secondary dominant in the context of harmonic analysis?

• A chord that resolves to the tonic

• A chord that resolves to a non-tonic chord

• A chord that changes the key

• A chord that repeats the tonic

What is the significance of the chromatic touch in the harmonic analysis?

• It repeats the melody

• It simplifies the rhythm

• It adds a secondary dominant

• It changes the key