Question

1. polyphony means?

a. same sound
b. one sound
c. many sounds

1. polyphonic music is characterized by:

a. multiple independent melodies
b. playing interacting
c. non - related lines

1. polyphonic texture usually has __________ primary lines.
2. these two lines are thought of as:

a. melody
b. countermelody
c. sub - melody

Explanation:

• In music, "poly -" means many. Polyphony refers to multiple independent musical lines or sounds occurring simultaneously.
• Polyphonic music is defined by having multiple independent melodies that interact with each other.
• Polyphonic texture typically has two or more primary lines. When there are two main lines, one is the main melody and the other is the counter - melody which complements it.

Answer:

1. c. Many sounds
2. a. Multiple independent melodies
3. two or more
4. a. Melody, b. Countermelody