Texture, Timbre, Dynamics 1

Name the solo instrument playing the melody

(a)  

What orchestral family does this instrument belong?

(a)  

Describe the texture

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

What does the term pizz mean?

• Play with the bow

• Pluck the strings

• Play quietly

• Play loudly

Tick two musical terms used to decribe the musical texture in this extract

• Unison

• Melody and accompaniment

• Round

• Imitative

• Homophonic

What type of ensemble is playing in this extract

• String quartet

• Band

• Orchestra

• Rhythm section

Name the ornament heard at the end of the extract

(a)  

Suggest a dynamic marking for the opening of the extract

(a)