Texture

Question 1

Monophonic

Answer 1

A single melody line with no harmony or accompaniment

Question 2

Homophonic

Answer 2

One main melody supported by chords (accompaniment)

Question 3

Polyphonic

Answer 3

Multiple independent melodies (or voices) happening simultaneously

Question 4

Unison

Answer 4

All performers play or sing the same melody or pitch at the same time

Question 5

Antiphonal

Answer 5

A texture where 2 groups or choirs alternate musical phrases, creating a call-and-response effect

Question 6

Accompaniment

Answer 6

The musical material that supports the main melody, often in the form of chords, baselines, or arpeggios