Music Dictionary - Texture Flashcards
1
Q
monophonic
A
one melodic part, can be played on few or many instuments
2
Q
homophonic/harmonic
A
two or more melodic/harmonic parts moving in blocks together
3
Q
polyphonic/contrapuntal
A
two or more melodic/harmonic parts interweaving amongst eachother
4
Q
melody with accompaniment
A
a melody with an accompaniment
5
Q
imitative
A
an exerpt in the music that copies an earlier pattern
6
Q
canon
A
a staggered repetition of a theme
7
Q
unison
A
the same figure being played together
8
Q
octaves
A
interval of eight notes, e.g. C4 - C5
9
Q
antiphonal
A
split into left and right halves of equal strength, similar to stereo effect
10
Q
accompaniment
A
the ‘backing’ part of the peice
