Course: Harmony & Counterpoint: Advanced 1 credits: 3
- Course code
- SPCCV25HCA1
- Name
- Harmony & Counterpoint: Advanced 1
- Study year
- 2025-2026
- ECTS credits
- 3
- Language
- English
- Coordinator
- W.H. Buma
- Modes of delivery
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- Action learning
- Assignment
- Learning community
- Practical / Training
- Assessments
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- TEST-01 - Other assessment
Learning outcomes
Semester 1: advanced four-part harmony, using elements of polyphony within a homophonic setting. Includes complex usage of ornamental notes, basics of stylistic writing, harmonising a melody in other voices than
soprano, basics of instrumentation.
Semester 2: beginnings of polyphonic writing. Includes motivic variations and writing two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias in a myriad of styles.
soprano, basics of instrumentation.
Semester 2: beginnings of polyphonic writing. Includes motivic variations and writing two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias in a myriad of styles.
Content
In this course students learn the basics of polyphonic writing.
Semester 1 focuses on elements of polyphony within homophonic four-part writing;
semester 2 focuses on writing two- and three-part inventions and sinfonias.
Semester 1 focuses on elements of polyphony within homophonic four-part writing;
semester 2 focuses on writing two- and three-part inventions and sinfonias.
Included in programme(s)
School(s)
- Prince Claus Conservatoire