Monophonic,homophonic, adn polyphonic textures

• What does texture in music refer to?


  Structure of a musical composition
• How can texture in music be described?

  As thin or thick
• What types of music can texture be identified in?

  Vocal and instrumental music
• What is the primary focus of vocal music?

  The human voice
• What is the opposite of vocal music?

  Instrumental music
• What are the two types of vocal music textures?

  Monophonic and polyphonic
• What characterizes monophonic texture?

  A single melody without accompaniment
• What happens when a melody is sung in unison?

  It results in monophonic texture
• How is monophonic texture created in instrumental music?

  By a solo instrument playing one melody
• What defines polyphonic texture?

  Two or more independent melodies performed together
• What does the term "polyphony" mean?

  Many sounds
• What is a round song?

  A song sung in strict imitation
• How do groups sing a round song?

  In succession, starting at different times
• What are partner songs?

  Two or more songs with different melodies
• What are the three kinds of texture in music?

  • Monophony
  • Homophony
  • Polyphony
• What are the characteristics of monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic textures?

  • Monophonic: Single melody without accompaniment
  • Homophonic: One melody supported by harmony
  • Polyphonic: Multiple independent melodies performed together