Textures in Music: Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm
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 Elements
Primary Melody (PM)
Most important melodic
line(s) in a piece of music.
Homophonic – usually one
Polyphonic – 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 Elements
Primary Melody (PM)
Most important melodic
line(s) in a piece of music.
Homophonic – usually one
Polyphonic – may be more than one
Textual Elements
Primary Melody (PM)
Most important melodic
line(s) in a piece of music.
Homophonic – usually one
Polyphonic – may be more than one
Textual Elements
Secondary Melody (SM)
A melodic line that is
not as important as the PM.
Textual Elements
Parallel Supporting Melody (PSM)
Melodies similar in contour to PM, often keep a
parallel interval relationship.
Textual Elements
Parallel Supporting Melody (PSM)
Melodies similar in contour to PM, often keep a
parallel interval relationship.
Textual Elements
Static Supports (SS)
Sustained chords, pedal tones, repeated melodic
or rhythmic figures.
Textual Elements
Static Supports (SS)
Sustained chords, pedal tones, repeated melodic
or rhythmic figures.
Textual Elements
Harmonic and Rhythmic Support (HS, RS, HRS)
Textural elements that support the melody
rhythmically, harmonically, or both.
Textual Elements
Harmonic and Rhythmic Support (HS, RS, HRS)
Textural elements that support the melody
rhythmically, harmonically, or both.
Textual Reduction
Textual Reduction
Textual Reduction
Textual Reduction
Dive into the intricacies of musical textures where melody, harmony, and rhythm intertwine in various ways such as monophonic, polyphonic, homophonic, and chordal textures defining the density and range of musical compositions.
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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 Single melodic line. Monophonic Polyphonic Homophonic Chordal Heterophonic
Types of Texture Monophonic Single melodic line.
Types of Texture Single melodic line. Monophonic Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving Polyphonic Chordal Heterophonic
Types of Texture Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving
Types of Texture Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving
Types of Texture Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving
Types of Texture Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving
Types of Texture Single melodic line. Monophonic Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving Homophonic Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support. Melody and accompaniment. Chordal Heterophonic
Types of Texture Homophonic Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support. Melody and accompaniment.
Types of Texture Homophonic Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support. Melody and accompaniment.
Types of Texture Homophonic Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support. Melody and accompaniment.
Types of Texture Single melodic line. Monophonic Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving Homophonic Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support. Melody and accompaniment. Also homorhythmic similar Chordal rhythm in all parts. Hymnic, may not have melody Heterophonic
Types of Texture Chordal rhythm in all parts. Hymnic, may not have melody Also homorhythmic similar
Textual Elements Primary Melody (PM) line(s) in a piece of music. Most important melodic Homophonic usually one Polyphonic may be more than one
Types of Texture Single melodic line. Monophonic Polyphonic independently of each other, or in imitation. Two or more lines moving Homophonic Accompaniment = rhythmic & harmonic support. Melody and accompaniment. Also homorhythmic similar Chordal rhythm in all parts. Hymnic, may not have melody Single melodic line, multiple variations at same time. Heterophonic
Textual Elements Primary Melody (PM) line(s) in a piece of music. Most important melodic Homophonic usually one Polyphonic may be more than one
Textual Elements Primary Melody (PM) line(s) in a piece of music. Most important melodic Homophonic usually one Polyphonic may be more than one
Textual Elements Secondary Melody (SM) not as important as the PM. A melodic line that is
Textual Elements Parallel Supporting Melody (PSM) Melodies similar in contour to PM, often keep a parallel interval relationship.
Textual Elements Parallel Supporting Melody (PSM) Melodies similar in contour to PM, often keep a parallel interval relationship.
Textual Elements Static Supports (SS) Sustained chords, pedal tones, repeated melodic or rhythmic figures.
Textual Elements Static Supports (SS) Sustained chords, pedal tones, repeated melodic or rhythmic figures.
Textual Elements Harmonic and Rhythmic Support (HS, RS, HRS) Textural elements that support the melody rhythmically, harmonically, or both.
Textual Elements Harmonic and Rhythmic Support (HS, RS, HRS) Textural elements that support the melody rhythmically, harmonically, or both.
