Texture Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is texture in music
A
The way the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials are combined in a composition thus determining the overall quality of the sound in a piece
2
Q
What are the three main types of textures
A
Monophonic, polyphonic and homophonic
3
Q
What is a polyphonic texture
A
Two or more melodic lines that weave together to create a contrapuntal effect
4
Q
What is a monophonic texture
A
A single melodic line with no accompaniment
5
Q
What is a homophonic texture
A
A single melodic line with an accompaniment
