Carleton University · MUSI 4704

Tonal Counterpoint

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

This course deals with the development of writing skills and knowledge of counterpoint as manifest in the Baroque era. Topics may include invention, canon, fugue, dance forms, the compositional language of J. S. Bach, and contrapuntal techniques in the late 18th century and beyond.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2700 , or permission of the instructor.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2700 , or permission of the instructor.
  • Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
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This course deals with the development of writing skills and knowledge of counterpoint as manifest in the Baroque era. Topics may include invention, canon, fugue, dance forms, the compositional language of J. S. Bach, and contrapuntal techniques in the late 18th century and beyond.

  • Prerequisite(s): MUSI 2700 , or permission of the instructor.
  • Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

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