Monophonic and Homophonic Textures

What musical element refers to the layering of sounds to create thick or thin quality in music composition?

• dynamics

• melody

• tempo

• texture

Texture in music depends on the number of musical sounds put together.

What texture has a single melodic line accompanied by chords?

• monophonic

• homophonic

• polyphonic

• heterophonic

Madrigal Singers promote singing of different madrigals in 4 to 6-part voices. What kind of texture do they produce?

• polyphonic

• homophonic

• heterophonic

• monophonic

Jose sings Leron-Leron Sinta. Pedro sings Pamulinawen. Each song has different melodies but when they perform these songs together, it will create a thick texture. What kind of texture is being produced?

• monophonic

• homophonic

• polyphonic

• heterophonic

Mrs. Cruz lets her pupils sing the song Are You Sleeping in a 3-part round song. What kind of texture do the children create during the activity?

• monophonic

• heterophonic

• polyphonic

• homophonic

The pupils are singing the National Anthem in unison during the flag ceremony with piano accompaniment. What is the texture?

• monophonic

• polyphonic

• homophonic

• heterophonic

The following vocal music uses monophonic texture except one. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

• solo a cappella

• round song

• unison D

• chant

Monophonic texture is a single melody without accompaniment. Which of the following music is an example of monophonic texture?

• ensemble

• instrumental solo

• round song

• partner song

What kind of polyphonic texture is created when two songs can be put harmoniously and can be sung together?

• duet

• round song

• ensemble

• partner song

Polyphonic music uses 2 or more independent melodies sung or played together. Which of the following vocal music made up of 2-4 groups singing in imitation the first voice followed by other voices singing the same melody in different entrances?

• round song

• ensemble

• duet

• partner song