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Is Counterpoint always possible?

Is Counterpoint always possible?
  1. What are the rules for counterpoint?
  2. What are the two most common types of counterpoint?
  3. What is the point of species counterpoint?

What are the rules for counterpoint?

The counterpoint must begin and end on a perfect consonance. Contrary motion should dominate. Perfect consonances must be approached by oblique or contrary motion. Imperfect consonances may be approached by any type of motion.

What are the two most common types of counterpoint?

The first species is note-against-note counterpoint. The second species is two notes against one in the cantus firmus. The third species is four notes against one in the cantus firmus.

What is the point of species counterpoint?

It is a structure that helps us decide how to write melodies that fit together harmonically. When talking about counterpoint, we use the term voices to refer to each melody, one of which is the fixed voice, or cantus firmus, from which the other melodies are based off of.

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