general listening definitions(textures) Flashcards
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1
Q
what is polyphony?
A
lots of sound
will sound busy and complex
lots of melody inter wieving
2
Q
what is monophony?
A
no accompaniement just one single melody line
3
Q
what is homophony
A
harmony/cordal
4
Q
what is unison?
A
same thing same time
same pitch and the same rythm
5
Q
what are octaves?
short hand is 8ves
A
1 octave apart
have to listen carefully to hear
6
Q
what is imitation?
A
imitation is when it sounds like an instrumental part is being copied then develops on that.
7
Q
what is antiphony
can also be called call and response
A
take turns to sing
only used in choral or orchestral music.
8
Q
layred
ONLY USED IN MINIMILIST
A
one part comes in then another and another
