Test your understanding of texture. Refer to the musical example on this page and choose an answer to each question below. Click on the letter of your answer to see if you are correct. You will be given the opportunity to review. When you are ready, click your browser's BACK button to return to this page.
1. How many different musical voices are present in the example above?
2. The example above demonstrates a melody because:
A. Several notes occur at the same time. B. There is a series of single pitches in succession. C. There is a vertical relationship among pitches. D. There are words to be sung.
3. The example above shows monophonic texture because:
A. There is a melody alone. B. There are several melodies together. C. There is chordal harmony. D. There are several melodies plus chords.
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