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Chapter 8: MUSICAL TEXTURE

Chapter 8: MUSICAL TEXTURE. Musical texture refers to how many different layers of sound are heard at once and what kind of layers they are Monophonic – one sound Polyphonic – pg. 63 Also called “counterpoint” Homophonic – pg. 64 Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Chapter 9: MUSICAL FORM.

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Chapter 8: MUSICAL TEXTURE

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  1. Chapter 8: MUSICAL TEXTURE • Musical texture refers to how many different layers of sound are heard at once and what kind of layers they are • Monophonic – one sound • Polyphonic – pg. 63 • Also called “counterpoint” • Homophonic – pg. 64 Row, Row, Row Your Boat

  2. Chapter 9: MUSICAL FORM • Form – the organization of musical elements in time • Techniques to create form: • Repetition - creates a sense of unity. • Contrast - forward motion, conflict, and change of mood all come from contrast. • Variation - some of the features of a musical idea will be retained while others are changed.

  3. Types of Form: • three-part form (ternary): ABA • This form is also known as “Sonata Form” (A) - The exposition or first statement (B) - The development of this material (A) - The recapitulation of the exposition • Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

  4. LISTENING TO ABA FORM • “Dance of the Reed Pipes” from Nutcracker Suite • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

  5. Two-part form (binary): AB

  6. LISTENING FOR AB FORM • “Forlane” from Suite No. 1 in C Major for Orchestra • Johann Sebastian Bach

  7. Rondo Form - (A B A C A D A E A) • Statement A is “brought back” after each contrasting section.

  8. Forms can also be varied, complicated • Example: A B A aba cdc aba

  9. LISTENING FOR FORM • “Maple Leaf Rag” • Scott Joplin A D D A A C B B C

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