Texture Flashcards
1
Q
Homophonic
A
Melody supported by chordal accompaniment
2
Q
Monophonic
A
One melody line
3
Q
Polyphonic
A
Several intertwining melody lines
4
Q
Heterophonic
A
Two simultaneous versions of the same melody
5
Q
Counterpoint
A
2 melody lines moving in opposite directions
6
Q
Contrapuntal
A
2 melody lines moving in opposite directions
7
Q
Thin
A
Few parts
8
Q
Thick
A
Many parts
9
Q
Unison
A
All parts play exactly the same
