Texture

Question 1

Monophonic:

Answer 1

A single melodic line with no harmonies or other melodies. It may be sung or played by more than one voice/instrument.

Question 2

Homophonic:

Answer 2

A chordal style, or a melody plus chords, which sometimes provide a rhythmic contrast.

Question 3

Polyphonic:

Answer 3

A more complex style which presents the melody (or melodies) in imitation or in counterpoint.

Question 4

Unison:

Answer 4

All parts playing the same music at the same pitch.

Question 5

Chordal

Answer 5

When parts move together creating a succession of chords.

Question 6

Drone

Answer 6

Constantly repeated or sustained note(s)

Question 7

Stab Chords:

Answer 7

Short, ‘staccato’ chords that add impact and ‘punch’ to the music.

Question 8

Counter-melody

Answer 8

A new melody, combined with the theme.

Question 9

Descant:

Answer 9

A decorative (higher) line added to the main tune.

Question 10

Round

Answer 10

A short (vocal) canon

Question 11

Canon

Answer 11

When the melody is repeated exactly after the first, with some overlapping.

Question 12

Alberti Bass:

Answer 12

A type of accompaniment figure that uses broken chords.

Question 13

Walking Bass

Answer 13

A steady, continuous, mainly stepwise bass line.

Question 14

2/3/4 part texture:

Answer 14

Music written for 2/3/4 part voices or instruments.