texturethe way melody, harmony, and rhythm are woven together. how dense? thick thin

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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