What does the term ‘heterophonic texture’ refer to?

Two melodic lines where one melody embellishes the other

The word ‘doubling’ refers to…

2+ sound sources playing same melody/different octaves

What is contrary motion?

Melodies which move in the opposite direction.

The tone colour role can…

Emphasise the musical style and emotional impact, Provide Contrast, Provide Unity, Emphasisethe melody

Polyphonic texture can best be described as…

Two or more melodic lines being played simultaneously

What is similar motion?

When the melodic contour of two lines is the same.

The word ‘imitation’ refers to…

The repetition of a melodic idea by anotherinstrument/voice

The word ‘unison’ refers to…

2 or more sound sources playing the same melody/same pitch

What are the main three roles of instruments within a piece of music?

Melody, harmonic accompaniment, rhythmic accompaniment

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What does the term ‘heterophonic texture’ refer to?
Two or more melodic lines being played simultaneously
Single melodic line with harmonic accompaniment
There is no such thing as heterophonic texture
Two melodic lines where one melody embellishes the other
2
When a piece of music contains a melodic line with harmonic accompaniment, this piece is...
Polyphonic
Heterophonic
Homophonic
Monophonic
3
The rhythmic role can be an ostinato. True orFalse?
False
True
4
A singer being accompanied by an acoustic guitar can be described as…
Polyphonic Texture
Homophonic Texture
Monophonic texture
Heterophonic Texture
5
What does the term ‘monophonic’ mean?
Monophonic is not even a word
One melodic line
One melodic line with harmonic accompaniment
Two or more melodic lines being played simultaneously
6
The word ‘doubling’ refers to…
2+ sound sources playing same melody/different octaves
One instrument providing the main melody
One instrument playing one note for the entirepiece
2+ instruments playing same melody/same pitch
7
What is contrary motion?
When the melodic contour of two lines is the same.
Melodies which move in the opposite direction.
The same as call and response.
When a melody or melodic fragment is copied by another instrument.
8
The tone colour role can…
Emphasise the musical style and emotional impact
Provide Contrast
Provide Unity
Emphasisethe melody
9
A group of singers, singing in unison can be described as …
Heterophonic Texture
Homophonic Texture
Monophonic Texture
Polyphonic Texture
10
Polyphonic texture can best be described as…
Two or more melodic lines being played simultaneously
Single melodic line with harmonic accompaniment
Two melodic lines where one embellishes the other
Single melodic line
11
What is similar motion?
When the melody is played by more than one instrument an octave apart
When two or more instruments play the same note at the same pitch
Melodies which move in the opposite direction.
When the melodic contour of two lines is the same.
12
The word ‘imitation’ refers to…
The repetition of a melodic idea at a higher/lowerpitch
The repetition of a rhythmic pattern at ahigher/lower pitch
The repetition of a melodic idea by anotherinstrument/voice
The repetition of a rhythmic pattern by anotherinstrument
13
What other words could be used to describe a piece that has a ‘thin’ density?
Solid
Many instruments
Soft
Sparse
14
The word ‘unison’ refers to…
One instrument providing the main melody
2 or more sound sources playing same melody/different octave
2 or more sound sources playing the same melody/same pitch
One instrument playing one note for the entirepiece
15
What other words could be used to describe a piece that has a ‘thick’ density?
Transparent
Loud
Heavy
Sparse
16
What are the main three roles of instruments within a piece of music?
Melody, Countermelody, Rhythmic accompaniment
Singer, drummer, guitarist
Melody, harmonic accompaniment, rhythmic accompaniment
Main instruments, backup instruments, un-important instrument
17
The harmonic role can be a bass line. True or False?
False
True
18
Call and Response is when a solo instrument makes a melodic statement or “Call” and a larger group 'responds'
False
True

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