Question

1. texture can be thought of as...

a. the overall feeling of music
b. the overall feeling of the orchestration
c. the overall feeling of the lyrics

1. what are some factors that affect the texture of the piece of music?

a. the number of instruments
b. the ranges of the instruments
c. the timbres of the instruments.

1. what is monophonic texture?

a. it is the melody with various other sounds with it
b. it is the melody supported by chords
c. it is the melody all by itself

1. monophony means how many sounds?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3

1. what does heterophony mean?

a. same sound
b. different sounds
c. similar sounds

1. in heterophonic texture what takes place?

a. all voices are playing the same melody
b. but embellishing it differently
c but varying it differently

1. what are some embellishments that may take place in heterophony?

a. sustains
b. trills
c. runs

1. in western european - based musical traditions, heterophony is fairly rare. t or f
2. in what non - european cultures would heterophony be common in their traditional folk music?

a. chinese traditional music
b. indonesian gamelan orchestras
c. african drumming

1. homophony means?
2. homophonic textures are what were most used to in modern music. t or f
3. homophony can be thought of as ____ with ____

a. melody only
b. melody with accompaniment
c. chordal accompaniment with percussion

1. if all the parts in a homophonic piece are playing the same rhythms, the piece can be referred as?

a. homorhythmic
b. homophonic
c. unrhythmic

Explanation:

1. Texture in music refers to how different musical elements combine. It's not about lyrics, but the overall sound - so it's the overall feeling of music.
2. The number of instruments, their ranges and timbres all affect the texture of a piece of music.
3. Monophonic texture is a single - melody without accompaniment.
4. Monophony means one sound.
5. Heterophony involves different versions of the same melody, so different sounds.
6. In heterophonic texture, all voices play the same melody but embellish it differently.
7. Embellishments in heterophony can include trills, runs etc.
8. Heterophony is fairly rare in Western European - based musical traditions.
9. Heterophony is common in Chinese traditional music, Indonesian gamelan orchestras and African drumming.
10. Homophony means a melody with accompaniment.
11. Homophonic textures are common in modern music.
12. Homophony can be thought of as melody with accompaniment.
13. If all parts in a homophonic piece play the same rhythm, it's homorhythmic.

Answer:

1. a. The overall feeling of music
2. a. The number of instruments, b. The ranges of the instruments, c. The timbres of the instruments
3. c. It is the melody all by itself
4. a. 1
5. b. Different sounds
6. a. All voices are playing the same melody, b. But embellishing it differently
7. a. Sustains, b. Trills, c. Runs
8. T
9. a. Chinese traditional music, b. Indonesian gamelan orchestras, c. African drumming
10. A melody with accompaniment
11. T
12. b. Melody with accompaniment
13. a. Homorhythmic