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College music theory study guide with examples of counterpoint motion, part-writing rules, and voice-leading error checklist.
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Music Theory Study Guide: Species Counterpoint and Part Writing

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This printable music theory study guide covers species counterpoint, voice leading, and part-writing for college students. Topics include contrary and oblique motion, perfect and imperfect intervals, doubling rules in root-position chords, leading-tone resolution, and Roman-numeral analysis of major and minor keys. Useful for exam prep, homework review, or classroom reference.

Subject:
Music
Topic:
Music Theory
Grade Level:
College
Updated February 2026

Word Bank

  • m2 M3 P8 P5 P4 m10 m9 M9 M6 m6 M2 m3 M10
  • No Parallel 5th/8ths
  • Voices don’t pass an octave apart
  • Leading tone is doubled
  • Stems are facing the correct direction

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