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- What is second species counterpoint?
- Can you repeat a note in second species counterpoint?
- What dissonances are allowed in second species counterpoint?
What is second species counterpoint?
In second species, one writes two half notes against a cantus firmus in whole notes. ... Begin your counterpoint with a half note at the octave or unison on either the first or third beat of the measure; if starting on the third beat, put a half rest at the beginning of the measure.
Can you repeat a note in second species counterpoint?
6) Avoid Oblique motion in your counterpoint. Repeated notes are not allowed.
What dissonances are allowed in second species counterpoint?
The half-note on the upbeat of each bar of the main body may be either consonant or dissonant with the c.f. If it is dissonant, it must enter by step and must continue by step in the same direction. Such a dissonant tone is called a passing tone. (This is the only dissonance permitted in the second species.)
