THYG 547 - Contrapuntal Principles and Practice:Machaut to Lassus

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The New England Conservatory of Music

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Explores three fundamental aspects of contrapuntal practice (compositional, theoretical, and historical-stylistic) from the late Middle Ages up to the Renaissance period. Through constant writing, reading, listening, performance, and analysis, students will deepen their grasp of essential contrapuntal principles and a variety of contrapuntal approaches. Composers to be discussed include Machaut, Dufay, Ockeghem, Josquin, Palestrina, and Lassus. In addition, contrapuntal theory from Zarlino, Fux, Jeppesen, and others will be consulted. Topics are to include melodic motion and shape, consonance/dissonance, contrapuntal rhythm, cantus firmus procedures, imitation and canon. (2 credits) Truniger

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

necmusic.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 585-1100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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