- strict counterpoint
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Counterpoint (Schenker) — Counterpoint (Kontrapunkt in the original German) is the second volume of Heinrich Schenker s New Musical Theories and Fantasies (the first is Harmony and the third is Free Composition). It is divided into two Books , the first published in 1910 … Wikipedia
Counterpoint — For other uses, see Counterpoint (disambiguation). Extract from Fugue no. 17 in A flat major, BWV 862, from book 1 of The Well Tempered Clavier by Bach, who is widely regarded as the greatest practitioner of counterpoint.[ … Wikipedia
counterpoint — n. & v. n. 1 Mus. a the art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules. b a melody played in conjunction with another. 2 a contrasting argument, plot, idea, or literary… … Useful english dictionary
free counterpoint — noun : counterpoint freed from the harmonic and melodic limitations of strict counterpoint … Useful english dictionary
plain counterpoint — noun : strict counterpoint … Useful english dictionary
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