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The example below is in 5th species counterpoint. Which errors are present in the penultimate measure (notes 23-25)? Choose all that apply. Hint: don’t consider note 22 for this answer. Hint: The numbers shown above are NOT intervals. They are shown to help specify notes in question. 

An ostinato is a harmonic and rhythmic figure repeated without variation, and is therefore best labeled with the abbreviation ______ .

The best practice for voice leading two triads in root position whose roots lie M3 or m3 apart involves _______ . (Choose all that apply)

The best practice for voice leading a V7 chord involves _______ . (Choose all that apply)

Which type(s) of dissonance are allowed in 5th species counterpoint? (Choose all that apply)

“Cantus firmus” is Latin for ______ .

The best identification for the textural element marked 2 in the example below is _________ . (Note: Please answer with an upper case abbreviation, no punctuation. For example, HRS for harmonic and rhythmic support.)

A _________ musical texture contains only a single melodic line. 

The error of a doubled leading tone occurs in chord number ___ .

Which of the following is true of homorhythmic musical texture?