Texture

What three subcategories can you talk about with texture?

• layers of sounds, density, type of texture
• layers of sounds, instrument types, type of texture
• instrument types, type of texture, density
• density, layers of sound, call and response

What words are NOT used to describe density of sound?

• thick / thin
• sparse / dense
• numbers of layers
• loud / soft

Which term is used to describe multiple independent melody lines?

• Polyphonic
• Homophonic
• Monophonic
• Heterophonic

Which term is used to describe a melodic line played by multiple instruments in unison?

• Polyphonic
• Homophonic
• Monophonic
• Heterophonic

Which term is used to describe a chordal pattern that follows the rhythm of the melody?

• Polyphonic
• Homophonic
• Monophonic
• Heterophonic

Heterophonic texture is two melodies, so it is basically the same as a countermelody

• True

• False

Each layer has a musical role. Which option below is NOT a musical role?

• bass line
• melody (melodic role)
• harmonic or rhythmic role

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A rhythmic role can provide a number of musical jobs. Which option below does it NOT provide?

• melodic
• harmonic
• rhythmic
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A tone colour role can provide a number of musical jobs. Which option below does it NOT provide?

• emphasises musical style

• melody
• unity and contrast
• duration of piece

Which type of notation should you use as much as possible in all of your answers?

• graphic notation
• traditional notation