CANTUS FIRMUS

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LESSON IX

FIFTH SPECIES: FLORID COUNTERPOINT


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Florid counterpoint is a mixture of the second, third and fourth species.

In addition to these species eighth-notes may be used in groups of two on
the second and fourth quarters of the measure. Both notes should be
approached and left stepwise, with the exception that the first may be
taken by a skip. [Fig. 79.]

[Illustration: Fig. 79.]

Not more than one and one-half measures of any one species should be used
continuously in one part. [Fig. 80.]

[Illustration: Fig. 80.]

In the use of quarter-notes it is necessary to exercise care. They may be
used on the first half when preceded by quarter-notes, when the entire