MUSIC 6

MUSIC 6

​MUSICAL TEXTURE

by Mark Lloyd Romero

​REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS LESSON

​Match the tempo in column A with its meaning in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

​____1. Lento

____ 2. Largo

____ 3. Andante

____ 4. Vivace

____ 5. Accelerando

​a. very slow

b. very very slow

c. gradually becoming fast

d. slow

e. fast and lively

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​​“MUSICAL TEXTURE”

Texture is the element of music that refers to the layers of sound heard in a musical composition. Texture describes the quality of sound of a song in music. Musical texture may be described as thick, thin, heavy, or light. In this lesson you will learn the different kinds of texture and you will also learn how two or more independent melodic voices create beautiful harmonies. We must have a better understanding of the different textures used in music.

​The three kinds of texture

​Monophonic texture refers to the simplest pattern of musical composition with a single melodic line without accompaniment. It may be sung by an individual person or a group of people as long as there is a single musical voice and the same notes are performed in unison.

​The three kinds of texture

​Homophonic texture is a composition with a single melodic line accompanied by a musical instrument. The focus is given on the relationship of the main melody and on the accompaniment. Homophonic texture is the most common texture type heard in music with a melodic layer and a harmonic layer. It is the texture on which most music is based.

​The three kinds of texture

​Homophonic texture is a composition with a single melodic line accompanied by a musical instrument. The focus is given on the relationship of the main melody and on the accompaniment. Homophonic texture is the most common texture type heard in music with a melodic layer and a harmonic layer. It is the texture on which most music is based.

​The three kinds of texture

Polyponic Texture

When a musical composition is written in two or more independent melodic lines, a polyphonic texture is produced. It has a complex sound compared to monophonic or homophonic music. This kind of texture is frequently used in a canon or round, choral, instrumental ensemble, or orchestral music.

​Independent Activity

​Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

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​_________1. Texture is the weaving together of melody and harmony in music.

_________2. The timbres of voices or musical instruments used to perform a musical piece does not affect its texture.

_________3. The performance of the National Anthem by a solo soprano has a thinner texture than that of the Philippine Madrigal Singers.

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​Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

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​_________4. The more the instruments used to perform a musical piece,

the thicker the texture becomes.

_________5. The manner by which one or more melodies are harmonized determines the texture of music.