Musical Textures and Sounds: Explore the Building Blocks of Music

Question 1

Identify the musical texture characterized by a single melody accompanied by chords.

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Homophonic

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Polyphonic

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Heterophonic

Question 2

Which characteristic does NOT belong to polyphonic texture?

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Use of chords

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Several independent melodic lines

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Equal prominence of each line

Question 3

Describe the primary distinction between homophonic and heterophonic textures.

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Presence of subordinate melodies

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Tempo

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Instrumentation

Question 4

Identify a group that typically features multiple singers or instruments performing different parts at once.

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Choir

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Solo

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Duet

Question 5

In heterophonic texture, the same melody is played:

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By different instruments, each playing a slightly varied version

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Sequentially, with each instrument playing the complete melody

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At the same time, with no variations in rhythm or pitch

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By only one instrument, without any accompaniment

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of polyphonic texture?

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Independent melodic lines that move simultaneously

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A single dominant melody with accompanying chords

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A thick and complex sound created by multiple instruments playing different timbres

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The repetition of the same melody at different pitches

Question 7

In what type of texture do multiple melodic lines weave together, creating a complex and intricate sound?

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Polyphonic

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Homophonic

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Heterophonic

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Monophonic

Question 8

Which instrument is known for its high-pitched and penetrating sound?

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Piccolo

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Tuba

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Trombone

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Bassoon

Question 9

In which type of texture does a single melody stand out, with minimal or no accompanying harmony?

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Monophonic

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Homophonic

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Polyphonic

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Heterophonic

Question 10

Which of the following instruments has a bright and piercing timbre?

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Trumpet

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Flute

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Cello

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Violin

Question 11

In a homophonic texture, the melody is usually accompanied by:

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Chords

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Other simultaneous melodies

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A drone

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Percussion

Question 12

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

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A symphony with multiple instruments playing different parts

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A folk song with a single melody line

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A marching band playing a unison tune

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A choir singing a hymn

Question 13

What is the main difference between timbre and texture?

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Timbre refers to the quality of sound, while texture refers to the number of voices or parts.

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Texture refers to the quality of sound, while timbre refers to the number of voices or parts.

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Timbre and texture are the same thing.

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Both options A and B are correct.

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of heterophonic texture?

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The melody is repeated at different intervals in different voices

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All voices sing the same melody in unison

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All voices sing different melodies that are independent of each other

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One voice sings the main melody while the others provide a simple accompaniment

Question 15

In a polyphonic texture, the different voices:

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Are independent of each other

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Are all playing the same rhythm

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Are all playing the same melody

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Are all playing different notes in a fixed relationship

Question 16

In homophonic texture, which of these is a key feature?

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A single prominent melody supported by accompaniment

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All voices carrying equal significance

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Multiple melodies played simultaneously

Question 17

Which instrument is known for its mellow and warm sound?

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Cello

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Violin

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Flute

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Trumpet

Question 18

In homophonic texture, the accompanying chords are played...

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Simultaneously with the melody

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Before the melody

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After the melody

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Independently of the melody

Question 19

The sound of a violin is an example of what type of timbre?

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Sustained

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Percussive

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Vibrato

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Resonant

Question 20

The distinctive quality that makes a musical sound different from others is called its...

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Timbre

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Loudness

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Duration

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Pitch

Question 21

Which instrument has a bright and nasal timbre?

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Oboe

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Piano

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Harp

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Violin

Question 22

In polyphonic texture, the different melodies are usually...

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Independent

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Contrasting

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Similar

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Overlapping

Question 23

Which type of musical texture has one main melody with accompaniment?

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Homophonic

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Polyphonic

Question 24

What musical elements are combined to create timbre?

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Frequency, overtones, sound envelope

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Harmony, melody, rhythm

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Dynamics, articulation, tempo

Question 25

Which of the following instruments typically has a warm and resonant timbre?

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Cello

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Flute

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Violin

Question 26

What is the purpose of dynamic markings in musical notation?

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To indicate the volume and intensity of the music

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To show the tempo and speed of the music

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To provide information about the articulation and phrasing

Question 27

Which of the following describes a piece of music that gradually increases in volume?

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

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Forte

Question 28

What is the Italian term for a very soft dynamic level?

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Piano

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Forte

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Mezzo

Question 29

How does timbre enhance the overall sound of a musical group?

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It adds variety and depth to the sound.

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It increases the volume of the music.

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It alters the speed of the music.

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It is only important for solo instruments.

Question 30

Which of the following best describes homophonic texture?

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A single melody accompanied by supporting chords

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Two or more melodies played independently

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Melodies played in unison by different instruments

Question 31

What is the term for the unique sound quality of an instrument?

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Timbre

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Resonance

Question 32

In which type of texture are two or more melodies played simultaneously and independently?

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Heterophonic

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Homophonic

Question 33

Which factor is NOT involved in describing the timbre of an instrument?

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tone quality

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Attack time

Question 34

Which instrument produces sound by plucking strings?

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Violin

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Xylophone

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Trumpet

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Piano

Question 35

The main difference between monophonic and polyphonic textures is:

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The number of melodies played simultaneously

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The tempo of the music

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The dynamic range of the music

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The meter of the music

Question 36

Which of the following instruments belongs to the percussion family?

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Drums

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Guitar

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Oboe

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Cello

Question 37

A piece of music that features multiple textures played simultaneously is an example of:

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Mixed texture

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Homogeneous texture

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Heterogeneous texture

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Polyphonic texture

Question 38

What type of musical texture has multiple melodies playing at the same time?

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Homophonic

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Heterophonic

Question 39

What is a characteristic of monophonic texture?

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One melody played by one or more instruments

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Two or more melodies played at the same time

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A melody with chords or harmonies

Question 40

Which of the following instruments has a warm and resonant sound?

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Cello

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Clarinet

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Flute

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Trumpet

Question 41

A piece of music with multiple independent melody lines is an example of which type of texture?

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Polyphonic

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Homophonic

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Heterophonic

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Monophonic

Question 42

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the timbre of an instrument?

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Length of the instrument

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Shape of the instrument

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Playing technique

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Material of the instrument

Question 43

A piece of music with a single melody line accompanied by chords is an example of what type of texture?

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Homophonic

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Heterophonic

Question 44

Which instrument has a high-pitched and piercing sound?

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Piccolo

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French horn

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Oboe

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Bassoon

Question 45

Which of the following is a characteristic of homophonic texture?

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One main melody with subordinate accompaniment

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Melody and accompaniment that imitate each other

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Thick and dense sound

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Multiple independent melody lines

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a way to describe the layers of sound in music?

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Tone

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Polyphony

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Homophony

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Monophony

Question 47

Which instrument has a bright and sharp sound?

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Piccolo

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French horn

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Cello

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Violin

Question 48

A song with only one melody line has what kind of texture?

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Monophonic

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Polyphonic

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Homophonic

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Heterophonic

Question 49

What describes a song with a main melody and chords playing along with it?

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One main melody with accompaniment

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Multiple independent melodies

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Similar rhythm for all voices

Question 50

Which instrument has a warm and smooth sound?

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Cello

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Trumpet

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Drums

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Flute

Question 51

A song with several different melodies playing at the same time has what kind of texture?

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Polyphonic

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Homophonic

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Heterophonic

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Monophonic

Question 52

What kind of texture has many melodies that are all equally important?

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Homophonic

Question 53

Which instrument has a deep and booming sound?

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Bassoon

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Clarinet

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Oboe

Question 54

A song with a melody and a background that supports it has what kind of texture?

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Homophonic

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Heterophonic