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Monophony |
Single-line texture, or melody without accompaniment |
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Voice |
A single melody |
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Polyphony |
Music consisting of two or more independent but harmonious melodies |
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Homophony |
Occurs when one melodic voice is prominent over the accompanying lines or voices |
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In general, operatic arias of the Romantic period, for example those by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), provide good examples of homophonic music. |
True |
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Which of the following types of texture does it represent? |
Monophony |
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The following excerpt represents monophonic texture. |
False |
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The following excerpt represents monophonic texture. |
True |
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This music passage is an example of: |
Homophony |
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This piece is a good example of: |
Homophonic texture |
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This piece of music is a good example of: |
Polyphonic texture |
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Which of the following choices is the defining characteristic of polyphony? |
The independence and equality of concurrent melodic lines |
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Which of the following terms does not refer to a basic musical texture? |
Cacophony |
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The following excerpt represents polyphonic texture. |
False Correct! That excerpt does not represent polyphonic texture. |
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