3. Octaves (Building the main sound) Flashcards
What is the big octave? [OTL1]
Parallel octaves, same timbre
How does the big octave sound? [OTL1]
Like one big voice that will stand out. BIGGER
Why are octaves discouraged in 4-part writing but ok in orchestration?
Octaves have 2 effects: - Reduce independence - Make the note stand out These are problems in 4-part writing. In orchestration, the lack of independence is not a problem, and making things stand out becomes a tool.
What is required of the 2 voices in the big octave? [OTL1]
To be of equal strength
What is the mixed octave? [OTL1]
Octaves with similar strength but different timbres
What is the overtone doubling octave? [OTL1]
Doubling an octave above with a weaker sound that emulates the first overtone
Does the overtone octave have to be one octave above? [OTL1]
Not at all. It can be 1 above, 1 and 2 above, just 2 above etc.
