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The downbeat of the first measure of 4th species counterpoint must contain a ________ .

The textural element seen in the lower staff (left hand) of the piece below is best identified as  ______ .

The example below is in 5th species counterpoint. Which errors are present in measures 3-4 (ie notes 9-14)? Choose all that apply. Hint: The numbers shown above are NOT intervals. They are shown to help specify notes in question. 

In the excerpt below, measure 3 can be analyzed completely with only one macro analysis symbol and one Roman numeral.

The mode which later became known as the “natural minor scale” is __________ .

The best identification for the textural element marked 10 in the example below is _________ .

The leading tone should resolve to tonic when used in the soprano or bass part.

Which type(s) of dissonance are allowed in 2nd species counterpoint? (Choose all that apply)

Select the possible starting intervals for a counterpoint above the cantus firmus in 2nd species. (Choose all that apply.)

Select the intervals considered consonant in species counterpoint. (Choose all that apply.)