Music Texture Quiz

What does 'block' chords in music refer to?

• Chords that block the melody

• A series of disconnected chords

• Chords that are played together in a solid block

• A single chord played throughout a piece

What is a characteristic of polyphony?

• It has a single melody with no harmony

• It features multiple melodies played simultaneously

• It includes parts that move in and out of the main tune

• It is composed of only percussion instruments

What does it mean when music has no harmony at all?

• It is played without instruments

• It consists only of rhythms

• It is silent

• It has a melody without accompanying chords

Which of the following is an example of a music texture?

• Chordal

• Andante

• Woodwind

• Forte

How can textures in music vary?

• All of the above

• By changing the instruments

• By altering the melody and harmony

• Through the volume of the piece

What role does texture play in music? Suggest 2.

• It determines the rhythm

• It affects the emotional impact of the piece

• It specifies the instruments used

• It sets the tempo

Which texture might a solo singer with a guitar exhibit?

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

What is a polyphonic texture?

• Music with one melody

• Music with multiple independent melodies

• Music with a dominant melody and accompanying harmony

• Music without harmony

In music, what is a homophonic texture?

• A texture with varying volumes

• A texture with multiple rhythms

• A texture with a single melody and chordal accompaniment

• A texture that focuses on instrumental timbre

Which of the following best describes a monophonic texture?

• Multiple melodies played at the same time

• A melody with a complex rhythm

• A single melody played by many instruments