Exploring 1st Species Counterpoint

Which of the following intervals is considered consonant in 1st species counterpoint?

• Augmented fourth

• Perfect fifth

• Minor seventh

• Major sixth

In 1st species counterpoint, which of the following intervals is typically avoided between two voices in the middle section?

• Perfect unison

• Major third

• Perfect octave

• Minor sixth

What is the primary goal of voice leading in 1st species counterpoint?

• To create dissonance

• To maintain independence between voices

• To use as many chromatic notes as possible

• To ensure all voices move in parallel motion

Which of the following is a principle of good voice leading in 1st species counterpoint?

• Avoiding stepwise motion

• Using parallel fifths

• Maintaining smooth melodic lines

• Emphasizing dissonant intervals

In 1st species counterpoint, which melodic interval is considered dissonant and should be avoided?

• Major sixth

• Perfect fourth

• Minor third

• Major seventh

Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid in 1st species counterpoint?

• Using contrary motion

• Employing parallel octaves

• Starting with a perfect fifth with the counterpoint in top voice.

• Ending with a perfect unison

In 1st species counterpoint, what is the recommended way to end a piece?

• With a dissonant interval

• With a perfect octave or unison approached by contrary motion by step.

• With a chromatic note

• With a perfect octave or fifth approached by similar motion.

Which of the following intervals is considered a perfect consonance in 1st species counterpoint?

• Minor sixth

• Perfect fourth

• Major seventh

• Perfect octave

Cantus firmus loosely translates to:

• Fixed melody

• Can’t sing

• Harmony

• none of the above

Name the following interval:

• minor 2nd

• Major 2nd

• minor 3rd

• Major 3rd

• Perfect 4th