This classic introductory text focuses on the polyphonic vocal style|perfected by Palestrina. Unlike many other texts, it maintains a careful|balance between theoretical and practical problems, between historical and|systematic methodology. The result is an exceptionally useful resource, ideal|for classroom use in teaching modal counterpoint.|In Part One, Knud Jeppesen (1892-1974), the world-renowned musicologist and|leading authority on Palestrina, offers a superb outline history of|contrapuntal theory. He begins by exploring the beginnings of contrapuntal|theory from the ninth to the fourteenth centuries. This is followed by|separate discussions of each succeeding century, the styles of Palestrina and|Bach, the 'Palestrina Movement' after Fux, and more. The section ends with|illuminating coverage of notation, the ecclesiastical modes, melody, and|harmony.|The second part of the book contains an extended treatment of 'species'|counterpoint in two, three, and four parts, as well as counterpoint in more|than four parts, and specific discussions of the canon, the motet, and the|Mass. Throughout, the text is generously supplied with musical|examplesexercises, solutions, and illustrations, including many by the great|composers. For this edition, the distinguished scholar Alfred Mann has|contributed a new foreword to Jeppesen's classic study. Now available in|paperback for the first time, it will be welcomed by musicians, composers,|theorists, musicologistsany student of counterpoint and the Western musical|tradition.