18th Century Counterpoint Quiz	MUS 411 Counterpoint
Review the nonharmonic tones shown on pages 170 and 171. I will ask you to identify 6 by ear. You might compose a number of nonharmonic tones, then form a study group to double check your non-chord tones and practice identifying them by ear.
Review the voice leading principles on page 172, both the 8 points and the discussion of doubling which follows. These principles are also found on the following web pages: Writing Rules Part Writing Tips More Voice-Leading Guidelines (for the fastidious)
Know the following terms: — invertible or double counterpoint — triple counterpoint — compound melody — monothematic — presentations & episodes — theme & countertheme — “sighing” motive — dux or guida — comes or consequente (The very end of chapter 1 suggests several excellent music reference books.)