TextureThe way melody, harmony, and rhythm are woven together. How dense? Thick Thin.
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Texture The way melody, harmony, and rhythm are woven together.
How dense?Thick
Thin
Range Distance between the highest and lowest intervals.
Wide
Range Distance between the highest and lowest intervals.
Narrow
Types of Texture
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Chordal
Heterophonic
Single melodic line.
Types of Texture
Monophonic Single melodic line.
Types of Texture
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Polyphonic
Chordal
Heterophonic
Single melodic line.
Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Types of Texture
Polyphonic Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Types of Texture
Polyphonic Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Types of Texture
Polyphonic Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Types of Texture
Polyphonic Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Types of Texture
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Chordal
Heterophonic
Single melodic line.
Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Melody and accompaniment. Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support.
Types of Texture
Homophonic Melody and accompaniment. Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support.
Types of Texture
Homophonic Melody and accompaniment. Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support.
Types of Texture
Homophonic Melody and accompaniment. Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support.
Types of Texture
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Chordal
Heterophonic
Single melodic line.
Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Melody and accompaniment. Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support.
Also homorhythmic – similar rhythm in all parts. Hymnic, may not have melody
Types of Texture
Chordal Also homorhythmic – similar rhythm in all parts. Hymnic, may not have melody
Textual ElementsPrimary Melody (PM) Most important melodic
line(s) in a piece of music.
Homophonic – usually onePolyphonic – may be more than one
Types of Texture
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Homophonic
Chordal
Heterophonic
Single melodic line.
Two or more lines moving independently of each other, or in imitation.
Melody and accompaniment. Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support.
Also homorhythmic – similar rhythm in all parts. Hymnic, may not have melody
Single melodic line, multiple variations at same time.
Textual ElementsPrimary Melody (PM) Most important melodic
line(s) in a piece of music.
Homophonic – usually onePolyphonic – may be more than one
Textual ElementsPrimary Melody (PM) Most important melodic
line(s) in a piece of music.
Homophonic – usually onePolyphonic – may be more than one
Textual ElementsSecondary Melody (SM) A melodic line that is
not as important as the PM.
Textual ElementsParallel Supporting Melody (PSM)
Melodies similar in contour to PM, often keep a parallel interval relationship.
Textual ElementsParallel Supporting Melody (PSM)
Melodies similar in contour to PM, often keep a parallel interval relationship.
Textual ElementsStatic Supports (SS)
Sustained chords, pedal tones, repeated melodic or rhythmic figures.
Textual ElementsStatic Supports (SS)
Sustained chords, pedal tones, repeated melodic or rhythmic figures.
Textual ElementsHarmonic and Rhythmic Support (HS, RS, HRS)
Textural elements that support the melody rhythmically, harmonically, or both.
Textual ElementsHarmonic and Rhythmic Support (HS, RS, HRS)
Textural elements that support the melody rhythmically, harmonically, or both.
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