Music Textures.pptx

Music Subject

1. Texture -refers to the thickness and thinness of sound - It refers to the number of layer heard when you listen to a musical piece

2. Types of Musical Texture A. Monophony- means one - a single melodic line with no harmony or accompaniment Example: Accapela , a group of instrumentalists as long as they sing and play the same note or in unison and without accompaniment .

3. Types of Musical Texture B. Polyphonic- means many - produced when two or more melodies are combined all at once Example: round song,  large instrumental groups such as bands or orchestras

4. Types of Musical Texture C. Homophonic- when a melody is accompanied by an instrument . Example: acoustic performer, A singer accompanied by a guitar picking or strumming chords.

5. Grade 6 Activity

6. Time to Practice: S ight at least 2 example of each types of texture in music. Monophonic 1. 2. Homophonic 1. 2. Polyphonic 1. 2.