Kontrapunkt
Counterpoint

Knud Jeppesen (author)

Discipline: Counterpoint

Category: Modal counterpoint and voice-leading

Type: Practice materials / Workbook

This classic introductory text focuses on the polyphonic vocal style perfected by Palestrina. Unlike many other texts, it maintains a careful balance between theoretical and practical problems, between historical and systematic methodology. The result is an exceptionally useful resource, ideal for classroom use in teaching modal counterpoint. Very useful for beginner composer students.

Keywords: Palestrina Giovanni, counterpoint, modal music, poliphony

Publication languageDanish
Publication place (country)Denmark
Publication place (city)København
Publication year1922
Used by (country)HUNGARY
Used by (city)BUDAPEST
Identifier 963 330 065 7

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