Elements of modal (Renaissance) counterpoint
| Title | Στοιχεία αναγεννησιακής αντίστιξης / Elements of modal (Renaissance) counterpoint |
| Code | ΘΑ1003 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Music Studies |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013900 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Mousikṓn Spoudṓn (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 136
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicology / Music Education | Compulsory Course | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Music Composition | Compulsory Course | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600072511
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Class Schedule
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 9 (318) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 18:00 έως 21:00 |
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 9 (318) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 09:00 έως 12:00 |
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 9 (318) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 15:00 έως 18:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600072511
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
With the successful completion of this course, the students will learn the basic rules of 15th and 16th vocal polyphony, and mainly of the Palestrina style. They will particularly learn imitation techniques, treatment of dissonance, composition of canon types and composition of two-voice vocal fugue. They implement these skills in two-part vocal compositions.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Elements of vocal 16th-century polyphony (Renaissance): Polyphonic modes, composition of modal melody, Fuxian 5-species counterpoint as adapted to Palestrina's style by Jeppesen, free counterpoint, double counterpoint, imitation and canon, text setting, vocal fugue, motet. Exercises in 2-voice and 3-three counterpoint
Keywords
counterpoint, species counterpoint, vocal fugue
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Audio
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 57 | 1.9 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tutorial | 6 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 21 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Continuous evaluation through weekly short exercises. Written examination on all subjects at the end.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Knud Jeppesen, Αντίστιξη. Ασματική Πολυφωνία, Βιβλιοθήκη συστηματικής μουσικής. Aθήνα: Εκδόσεις Νάσου, 1991.
2. Κώστας Θ. Ευαγγελάτος, Αντίστιξη 16ου αιώνα, Αθήνα: Χ. Νάκας - Κ. Παπαγρηγορίου ΟΕ, 2000.
Additional bibliography for study
Jepessen, Knud (1992). Counterpoint-The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the Sixteenth Century. New York: Dover. Fux, Johann Joseph (1971). The Study of Counterpoint (from Gradus ad Parnassum). New York: Norton. Andrews, H.K. (1958). An Introduction to the Technique of Palestrina. London: Novello and Company. Krenek, Ernst (1959). Modal Counterpoint – In the Style of the Sixteenth Century. Los Angeles: Boosey & Hawkes. Schubert, Peter (1992). Modal Counterpoint, Renaissance Style. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Last Update
28-01-2018
