But the rigorous contrapuntal writing gets rather generic.
Even when playing beneath the cantus firmus, the contrapuntal writing is quite elaborate.
Through the years, the quartet has developed contrapuntal writing that makes it sound three or four times its size.
Contrary motion is important to maintain independence of melodic movement in contrapuntal writing.
Tippett's music derives much of its vigour, drive and energy from his contrapuntal writing.
Often the contrapuntal writing is not strict, and the setting less formal.
The suspensions and inner parts recall the contrapuntal writing of Bach.
He had a great admiration for the music of Palestrina and was highly skilled at contrapuntal writing.
We will be discussing contrapuntal writing again in Chapter 12.
The first chorus contains contrapuntal writing which is also reminiscent of other early cantatas.