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Examination & Analysis of the Agnus Dei I from Missa Papae Marcelli (1562)
Stile Antico or Prima Prattica: Strict Adherence to the principles of diatonic counterpoint.
Carefully examine the Agnus Dei I from the complete score of the Mass on Titanium.
Using the techniques of overlay demonstrated in class, prepare a word document with
excerpts demonstrating the elements you discover that epitomize Palestrina’s style. Here
are some of the characteristics of his “species counterpoint” that should be considered:
1. Contrafactum; parody or emulation technique
2. Motivic Imitation--point of imitation; rhythmic imitation
3. Paired Imitation
4. Contrapuntal polyphony
5. a cappella scoring (a cappella Sistina)
6. cori spezzati
7. Perfect Intervals; Perfect cadences
8. Homophonic writing
9. Homorhythm writing
10. Melodic conjunct writing
11. Dissonance Resolution
Agnus Dei I from Missa Papae Marcelli (1562) with score:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WTbE9AfcX0
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