Musical Textures Flashcards

Learn the meanings of musical textures

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Monophonic definition

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A musical texture consisting of 1 single (unaccompanied) melodic line

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Homophonic definition

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A musical texture in which a main melody is supported by block chords

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Polyphonic definition

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A musical texture where 2 or more melodic lines are heard simultaneously

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