Texture

Question 1

3 main branches of Texture.

Answer 1

1. Type
2. Roles of Instruments
3. Density (thick or thin changes)

Question 2

The 3 roles of instruments.

Answer 2

1. Melodic
2. Rhythmic
3. Harmonic

Question 3

What are the different Types of Texture?

Answer 3

1. Polyrhythmic/Polyphonic
2. Monophonic
3. Homophonic
4. Heterophonic

Question 4

Monophonic Texture Type.

Answer 4

• Octaves
• Unison
• Single voice
• Unpitched accompaniment (specifically percussion, e.g; drums)

Question 5

Homophonic Texture Type.

Answer 5

Melody and Accompaniment.

Question 6

Polyrhythmic/Polyphonic Texture Type.

Answer 6

1. Cannon
2. Multiple melodies

Question 7

Heterophonic Texture Type.

Answer 7

• Obviously weaving in and out of the melody line
• World music only

Question 8

Elements to Density of Texture.

Answer 8

1. Complexity
2. Dynamics
3. Number of layers
4. Articulation
5. Playing Techniques
6. Instruments

Question 9

Impact of Dynamics on Density.

Answer 9

The louder (ffz, fff, ff, f, mf) = thicker.
The softer (ppp, pp, p, mp) = thinner.

Question 10

Example of Articulation affecting Density.

Answer 10

• Staccato = thinner + lighter

Question 11

Different Playing Techniques that add to the Density.

Answer 11

• Muted trumpets
• Falsetto
• Harmonic
• Pizzicato = thinner, Arco = thicker

Question 12

Complexity that affects Density.

Answer 12

1. Harmony
2. Rhythm

Question 13

Instrument’s role in changing the Density.

Answer 13

• The lower register is thicker.
• The higher register is thinner.