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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