Music Texture and Pitch

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What is texture in music?

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Texture in music refers to how many sounds or layers you hear at the same time, and how they work together. It helps us understand if the music sounds simple or rich and full.

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What are the three main types of texture in music?

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The three main types of texture are monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic.

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What is monophonic texture?

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Monophonic texture is when only one sound or melody is played, like someone singing alone.

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What is homophonic texture?

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Homophonic texture is when a melody is played with chords or background music, like a singer with guitar or piano.

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What is polyphonic texture?

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Polyphonic texture is when two or more different melodies are played at the same time, like in a round or a choir where people sing different parts.

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What does it mean when texture is described as thick or thin?

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Texture can be thick (many sounds at once) or thin (only a few sounds), and it can change during a song.

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What is pitch in music?

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Pitch in music means how high or low a sound is. Every sound has a pitch, and we use pitch to make melodies and harmonies.

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What is a melody in terms of pitch?

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A melody is a group of notes played one after another to make a tune, like when someone sings a song.

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What is harmony in terms of pitch?

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Harmony is when two or more notes are played at the same time to make chords.

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What is consonance in music?

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Consonance is when notes sound nice together.