Counterpoint rules

Question 1

Consonant leaps

Question 2

Dissonant leaps

Answer 2

7th, aug/dim, >8ve

Watch the strong beat to strong beat

Question 3

Perfect consonances (harmonic intervals)

Answer 3

Unison, 5th, 8ve - Avoid using twice in a row, static

Question 4

Imperfect consonances (harmonic intervals)

Answer 4

3rd, 6th, 10ths - Good, allows for movement

Question 5

Dissonances (harmonic intervals)

Answer 5

2nd, 4th, 7th - Good for voice leading

Question 6

Contrary motion

Answer 6

Melody in the opposite direction

Question 7

Direct motion

Answer 7

Parallel - same direction, same distance
Direct - same direction, different distance

No direct motion to perfect consonances

Question 8

Oblique motion

Answer 8

One voice moves, and the other stays