Imitation and canon
One voice repeats another's idea after a short delay; a canon repeats it strictly.
- Category
- Counterpoint and texture
- First taught in
- 3.9 Answer a short phrase
- Theory cards
- Imitation and canon (Level 3)
- Two-part counterpoint (Level 5)
In the lessons
4 lessons and 4 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| 3.9 | Answer a short phraseA New Irish Tune (Lilliburlero), Z.646, Henry Purcell |
| 5.6 | Follow each independent voiceInvention No. 4 in D minor, BWV 775, Johann Sebastian Bach |
| 7.3 | Follow a subject and answerInvention No. 7 in E minor, BWV 778, Johann Sebastian Bach |
| C.1 | Hear an entire variation cycle as one workGoldberg Variations, BWV 988 — complete cycle, Johann Sebastian Bach |
In Musicianship
The units whose theory questions ask about it.
| Unit | Title |
|---|---|
| 3.9 | Question and answer |
| 5.6 | Two notes together |
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