Counterpoint 'n' some ?

I beg off you. I own a copy of Principles of Orchestration by Korsakov and a Music Theory Book, and i have visited on Northernsounds forum, the Garritan online version of the first mentioned books. i have noticed that on this forum there are many knowledgeble composers and that, suprisingly, ready to help. So i have two major questions that always awake in my head, and i can not get them to stick in it.

What is COUNTERPOINT?

The difference between concert pitch and the other one?(lol)

I know that orchestration is very torturing to learn and study, as i have read in one topic, and it really is to me, so i would appreciate anyone who is willing to make this clear to me.

Thank you.

There are several good books out there on counterpoint. I can't think of the name of any, but search amazon.

I have found plenty of books relating to this matter, but the question that i have been asking is what is the content of the book?

By definition what is counterpoint?

I love the dictionary. You should try one sometime.

1. Music.

1. Melodic material that is added above or below an existing melody.

2. The technique of combining two or more melodic lines in such a way that they establish a harmonic relationship while retaining their linear individuality.

3. A composition or piece that incorporates or consists of contrapuntal writing.

2.

1. A contrasting but parallel element, item, or theme.

2. Use of contrasting elements in a work of art.

For an example of counterpoint at it's simplest, think of a round or canon. One voice starts singing a melody; a moment later a second voice starts singing the same melody while the first voice carries on with another part of the melody that harmonizes with the part that just entered. Then a third voice starts singing the melody...

You get the picture. That's an example of counterpoint. Two or more melodies that when performed together harmonize well together, but remain individual melodies.

Hope that makes sense.

From the Latin punctus contra punctum -

Thank you very much for the definitions, they really did help!! I did look it up online but everything has to do with the counterpoint , but nothing defined it actually. I loked the definition but it was not so clear. I am one of those people that leanrs the best on practical examples...

Also what is the concert pitch?

The pitch you write for before transposing.

Like if you play a C on a Tenor Saxophone, it's a B-flat in concert pitch becauase it is a transposing instrument in Bb.

OOOh, i thought there was more to it. i guess i could be doing better if i stop overthinking everything and just understand.

Counterpoint is NOT homorhythmic, a texture where all voices, or lines, move in the same rhythm.

Actually, first-species counterpoint is homorhythmic. :thumbsup:

Uhmm, ;) yep

I tend to think of counterpoint in textural terms, but you're absolutely right.