Polyphonic Music Beginner's Tutorial

Author: Zhang Yunxuan Compiler
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book is a textbook for secondary school teachers to pursue a bachelor's degree in musicology from normal universities (starting from junior college level), and can also be used by undergraduate and junior college students in music conservatories and normal universities who are not majoring in composition. It is also suitable for music enthusiasts with a certain music foundation. The textbook is divided into two parts. Part "Basics of Two-Part Writing." Through the explanation of chapters such as "Classification of Counterpoint," "Imitation," and "Double Counterpoint," it initially addresses the coordination of vertical sounds and the development of horizontal melodies when two melodies combine, as well as other writing techniques in strict two-part counterpoint. The second part, "Analysis of Polyphonic Music," includes the analysis of a large number of excellent polyphonic literature from both Chinese and foreign music works, as well as the analysis of common polyphonic forms. This helps students grasp the basic principles of polyphony, understand the rich expressive power of polyphonic techniques and genres in musical composition, and also enhances their appreciation of polyphonic music in different styles.