National Taiwan Normal University Course Outline
 Fall , 2024

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I.Course information
Serial No. 2342 Course Level Undergraduate
Course Code MUU0564 Chinese Course Name 對位與賦格（一）
Course Name Counterpoint & Fugue(I)
Department Department of Music
Two/one semester 1 Req. / Sel. Sel.
Credits 2.0 Lecturing hours Lecture hours: 2
Teach in English Y Teach in National Languages
Prerequisite Course
Comment
Course Description
Day & Class Period/Location Thur. 3-4 Main Music 209
Curriculum Goals Corresponding to the Departmental Core Goal
1.　Understand the historical development and creative form of polyphonic music College:
　1-2 Possess knowledge of music theory and analysis, musicology, music pedagogy, etc.
2.　"Counterpoint and Fugue (1)" is to be familiar with the various techniques of modal counterpoint in the 16th century College:
　1-3 Possess the knowledge of problem solving and independent research in music professional development
3.　"Counterpoint and Fugue (2)" is to learn the composition techniques of tonal counterpoint in the 18th century College:
　1-3 Possess the knowledge of problem solving and independent research in music professional development
4.　Begin by learning the beauty of monophony melody, and even become familiar with the texture relationship of multi-voice music College:
　2-2 Possess the ability of making diverse artistic performances
5.　Develop the ability to write polyphonic vocal compositions, as well as instrumental fugue forms College:
　3-2 Have the ability to communicate, coordinate and cooperate with others

II. General Syllabus
Instructor(s) CHAO, Ching-Wen/ 趙菁文
Schedule

整學年的課程以「人聲合唱寫作」的學習為目標。從葛利果聖歌至十六世紀調式對位，從單旋律寫作至牧歌、經文歌等複音音樂形式的創作，最終實際應用於現代合唱曲的寫作。

課程進行以大量的實作為主，以下為預定討論的議題：

- 正格、變格調式介紹
- Fux Species之練習
- 分析Dufay、Machaut等作曲家之二、三聲部Chanson等作品，至二聲部混合對位、卡農
- 分析Josquin、Ockeghem、Palestrina、Lassus等文藝復興大師之作品，至三聲部Madrigal或Motet寫作
- 研究現代人聲合唱曲之編制、音域、對位技術、歌詞音畫、創作意圖、詩意美感等議題

作業、專題：現代人聲合唱曲之寫作

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The year-long course is focused on writing for vocal/choral composition. It begins with Gregorian chant and progresses to 16th-century modal counterpoint, from monophonic writing to the creation of polyphony such as madrigals and motets, eventually applying these skills to the modern choral writings.

The course is much based on practical exercises, with the following topics scheduled for discussion:

  • Introduction to Authentic and Plagal Modes
  • Practice of Fux Species counterpoint
  • Analysis of two- and three-part chansons by composers including Dufay, Machaut, etc., leading to exercises in two-part mixed counterpoint and canon
  • Analysis of works by Renaissance masters such as Josquin, Ockeghem, Palestrina, Lassus, Victoria, etc., leading to the composition of three-part madrigals or motets
  • Study of modern choral compositions, including topics such as vocal arrangement, range, counterpoint techniques, text painting, intention and aesthetics

Assignments and projects: modern choral compositions

 
Instructional Approach
Methods Notes
Formal lecture  
Cooperative learning  
Field work 參訪臺灣知名合唱團之排練
Case studies  
Grading assessment
Methods Percentage Notes
Assignments 30 %  
Attendances 40 %  
Case study reports 30 %  
Required and Recommended Texts/Readings with References

1)      Counterpoint: The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the Sixteenth Century – by Knud Jeppesen

2)      Counterpoint - by Kent Kennan

3)      Study of Counterpoint - by John J. Fux

4)      相關合唱作品樂譜

 

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