Two-Part Counterpoint

In this order of counterpoint, two minims ¹⁾ should be placed over every semibreve ²⁾ of the cantus firmus, except for the last bar, where a semibreve ³⁾ should always be put against a semibreve ⁴⁾.

The first part of the bar which is occupied by a minim ⁵⁾, is called the accented part of the bar; and the second part occupied equally by another minim ⁶⁾, is called the unaccented part of the bar.

The accented part of the bar