Texture Flashcards
1
Q
Monophonic
A
One sound at a time
2
Q
Heterophonic
A
Different sounds played together
3
Q
Homophonic
A
In chords. Notes at the same time
4
Q
Polyphonic
A
Many sounds in clear layers
5
Q
Solo
A
One performer
6
Q
Unison
A
All performers using same notes
7
Q
Doubling
A
Playing the same notes as another instrument
8
Q
Tutti
A
All performers together
9
Q
Countermelody
A
Goes against the main melody
10
Q
Descant
A
A counter melody above the other voices