texture Flashcards
1
Q
solo
A
a single voice or instrument
2
Q
unison
A
more than one instrument playing at the same time
3
Q
monophonic
A
one melody line playing without harmony
4
Q
homophonic/chordal
A
5
Q
polyphonic
A
two or more different melodies playing at the same time
6
Q
parallel motion
A
two or more parts moving in the same direction
7
Q
contrary motion
A
two or more parts moving in the opposite direction
8
Q
melody and accompaniment
A
a clear tune bein supported by other instruments
9
Q
heterophonic (gamelan)
A
different versions of the same melody played at the same time
10
Q
thick, thin
A
different ways to describe dense or sparse textures
