Course: Counterpoint

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Course title Counterpoint
Course code KMU/KTK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Keprt Marek, MgA. Ph.D.
Course content
Counterpoint of 2 voices: cantus firmus, counterpoint 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, syncophical counterpoint, mixed counterpoint, free counterpoint of 2 voices, imitation. Work with the text. Introduktion to the problems of the vocal counterpoint of 3 voices. Counterpoint of 2 voices: cantus firmus, counterpoint 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, syncophical counterpoint, mixed counterpoint, free counterpoint of 2 voices, imitation. Work with the text. Introduktion to the problems of the vocal counterpoint of 3 voices.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Methods of Written Work
Learning outcomes
Problems of vocal counterpoint of two and three voices.
Orientation in the problems of vocal counterpoint.
Prerequisites
Good orientation in elementar musical theory and harmony.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

The student has to work out a counterpoint with imitation on a given theme. Working out different types of counterpoint to a given cantus firmus. Discussion on problems of vocal counterpoint of 2 and 3 voices.
Recommended literature
  • Hůla, Zdeněk. Nauka o kontrapunktu. Praha 1985..
  • Jeppesen, Knud. Kontrapunkt, Leipzig 1956..


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