See p90, final paragraph of the chapter. By applying what you have learned so far in writing a short, two-part binary work, it will be easier to begin writing works such as inventions and fugues later on. The overall phrase structure. Each part ends with a perfect authentic cadence. Assignment Using today's examples as models, write a short two-part work in binary form.
Most canons involve two parts in the imitation.
Many canons present the imitation at the octave or unison. Other intervals are possible. Think carefully about the harmony. Write melodic figures that can be harmonized more than one way to avoid harmonic monotony. Roman numerals, nonharmonic tones, sequences.