MUS5541
MUS 5541 - 16th-Century Counterpoint (3 Cr.)
School of Music (10980)
TCLA - College of Liberal Arts
MUS 5541 - 16th-Century Counterpoint (3 Cr.)
Course description
Polyphonic counterpoint in modal style of Renaissance. Writing exercises in species counterpoint and in two, three, and four parts. Cantus firmus techniques, mixed values, invertible counterpoint, canon. Representative works by Josquin, Lassus, Palestrina, Victoria, and others. Renaissance treatises by Artusi, Banchieri, Diruta, Morley, Zarlino, and others.
prereq: [3501, 3508] or pass basic skills exam
prereq: [3501, 3508] or pass basic skills exam
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
001186
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Fall & Spring