Second Species Assignment

Write a good 2nd species counterpoint to each given cantus firmus.

Identify all intervals.
Circle all dissonances and identify by type.

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2. Fill in the intervals and identify the numerous mistakes.

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3. Write an imitative counterpoint to the given melody. Identify all intervals.

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 2 Second Species Assignment

4. Write an expanded 2nd species counterpoint to the given line. Your counterpoint will move at a 2:1 ratio.
You may use an extend range larger than a 12th for this exercise. Identify all intervals and dissonances.

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Short Answer
1. In 2nd species, ALL dissonances must be approached and left by step. T F
2. It is common practice when writing good counterpoint to have multiple leaps in a row. T F
3. What are the starting intervals if the cantus is on the bottom? _________ __________
4. What are the starting intervals if the cantus is on the top?___________________
5. It is ok to leap a 7th?_____________
6. After a leap, you should go in the ______________ direction by ______ or ________.
7. In 2nd species, dissonances are only allowed on the weak beat. T F
8. Name the dissonant intervals.______________________________________________.
9. Go into 5th's and octaves by ___________or___________motion.
10. You can repeat notes across the barline in 2nd species. T F
11. You may leap an octave in 2nd species as long as it is WITHIN the bar. T F
12. If your counterpoint moves in the same direction for long time, you should......
a. Continue on, who doesn't like a good ascending melody?
b. Go back and add some steps and skips in the opposite direction to break up the ascending line.