Information Package

Program of Composition and Music Theory

KBT308

COUNTERPOINT II

Course Code
KBT308
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
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. nalyze the background counterpoint organization in a given work.
  3. Can demonstrate similar approaches in a short 3-voice innovation he/she compose.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo be able to understand basics of 3 part counterpoint.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The scope of the course. C.f. given in the lower part in two-voice strict counterpoint in major and minor customs. 5th type (embroidery/fleuri) work on the upper lot.
2nd Week C.f. given in the upper part in two-voice strict counterpoint in major and minor customs. 5th type (embroidery/fleuri) work on the lower part with.
3rd Week Doryen, 5. Kind of study in Frigian customs.
4th Week Type 1 (one versus one) practice in three-voice counterpoint.
5th Week Type 2 (two against one) practice in three-voice counterpoint.
6th Week Type 3 (four against one) practice in the upper and intermediate parts in three-voice counterpoint.
7th Week Type 3 (four against one) practice in the lower part in three-voice counterpoint.
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Type 4 (syncope) practice in the upper part in three-voice counterpoint.
10th Week 4. Kind (with syncope) practice in the intermediate part in three-voice counterpoint.
11th Week 5th type (embroidered) work in the upper two parts in three-voice counterpoint.
12th Week 5. Kind (embroidered) work in two outer parts in three-voice counterpoint.
13th Week 5. Kind (embroidered) work on the lower two parts in three-voice counterpoint.
14th Week Embroidered work with two-sentence c.f.
Recommended or Required ReadingNoel Gallon, Marcel Bıtsch Traıte de Contrepoint , Marcel Dupre Cours de
Contrepoint.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
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
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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