Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KBT307

COUNTERPOINT I

Course Code
KBT307
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Can write the counterpoint part over/under a given cantus firmus.
  2. Analyze the background counterpoint organization in a given work.
  3. Can demonstrate similar approaches in a short 2-voice innovation he/she compose.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionUnderstands the difference between polyphonic techniques, learns the rules of two-voice strict counterpoint. Masters subjects up to the 4th variety in two part counterpoint.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The scope of the course. Homophony, Polyphony concepts. Cantus Firmus, Dis Cantus.
2nd Week General information about strict counterpoint, free counterpoint, convertible counterpoint, imitation counterpoint. Related forms.
3rd Week Horizontal rules for strict two-voice counterpoint.
4th Week Vertical (harmony) rules for strict two-voice counterpoint.
5th Week 1st Kind (one against one) study on the c.f given in the major tradition in the sub-party.
6th Week 1st kind (one against one) work under the c.f given in the major tradition in the upper party.
7th Week 2nd Type (two against one) on the c.f given in the sub-lot in major and minor customs
8th Week Midterm.
9th Week The second kind of work in the lower and upper parties in Doryen, Frigian customs.
10th Week 3. Kind (four against one) work on the c.f given in the sub-party in major, minor, dorian and frigian customs.
11th Week 3. Kind (four against one) work under the c.f given in the upper party in major, minor, dorian and frigian customs.
12th Week 4. Kind (with syncope) study on the c.f given in the sub-lot in major, minor, dorian, frigian customs.
13th Week 4. Kind (with syncope) work under the c.f given in the upper party in major, minor, dorian and frigian customs.
14th Week The learned variants consist of two sentences c.f. working with.
Recommended or Required ReadingNoel Gallon, Marcel Bıtsch Traıte de Contrepoint , Marcel Dupre Cours de
Contrepoint.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2 X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13