Texture Flashcards
1
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Homophonic
A
Accompanying parts in the same rhythm as the melody.
2
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Monophonic
A
Using only 1 line of music, unaccompanied by other voices or instruments.
3
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Polyphonic
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Simultaneous combination of 2 or more tones or melodic lines.
4
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Imitative polyphony
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Individual lines are similar in shape and sound.
5
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Non-imitative polyphony
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The individual lines are not similar in shape or sound.
6
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Pointillistic
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In some modern music.
Structures are effected from tone to tone, without superordinate from conceptions coming to bear.
7
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Micropolyphony
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In sound-mass composition.
It resembles cluster chords but differs in its use of moving rather than static lines. A simultaneity of different lines, rhythms, and timbres.
