Key Words - Texture Flashcards
1
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Monophonic
A
One sound at a time - one tune
2
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Heterophonic
A
Different sounds played together - shared melody
3
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Homophonic
A
In chords. Notes at the same time
4
Q
Polyphonic
A
Many sounds in clear layers or strands - contrapuntal
5
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Counterpoint
A
In Baroque music, like polophony
E.g. - Fugue
6
Q
Solo
A
One performer
7
Q
Unison
A
All performers playing the same notes
8
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Doubling
A
Playing the same notes as the other instrument
9
Q
Tutti
A
All performers together
10
Q
Countermelody
A
Goes against the main Melody
11
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Descant
A
A countermelody above the other voices
12
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MDH (Melody Dominated Homophony)
A
A prominent melody played with chords
13
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Antiphonal
A
Call and response