Texture Keywords

Which definition matches the word "monophonic"?

• 1 layer, 2+ musicians doing the same thing

• 2 alternating groups

• 1 layer, 1 musician

• 2 layers moving in the same direction at the same time

Which word matches this definition:

A main layer (tune/melody) with a supporting layer (possibly quieter, more repetitive)

• Antiphonal

• Melody & accompaniment

• Homophonic

• Unison

Which definition matches the word "unison"?

• 1 layer, 2+ musicians doing the same thing

• 2 alternating groups

• 1 layer, 1 musician

• 2 layers moving in the same direction at the same time

Which word matches this definition:

Multiple layers playing different notes, but same rhythm, creating chords.

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

• Parallel

Which word matches this definition:

2 layers moving in the same direction at the same time.

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

• Parallel

Which texture does this picture match?

• Melody & accompaniment

• Homophonic

• Imitation

• Polyphonic

Which definition matches the word "polyphonic"?

• 1 layer, 2+ musicians doing the same thing

• 2+ independent, melodic layers inter-weaving

• 1 layer, 1 musician

• 2 layers moving in the same direction at the same time

Which word matches this definition:

When there are similar layers that start in turn, copying each other.

• Imitation

• Antiphonal

• Unison

• Parallel

Which definition matches the word "antiphonal"?

• 1 layer, 2+ musicians doing the same thing

• 2+ independent, melodic layers inter-weaving

• 1 layer, 1 musician

• 2 alternating groups

When there are similar layers that start in turn, copying each other, this is called imitation. If they do exactly the same, it is called...

• Parallel

• Chordal

• Canon

• Solo