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

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.

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

LISTENING TO ABA FORM

“Dance of the Reed Pipes” from Nutcracker Suite Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Two-part form (binary): AB

LISTENING FOR AB FORM

“Forlane” from Suite No. 1 in C Major for Orchestra Johann Sebastian Bach

Rondo Form - (A B A C A D A E A)

Statement A is “brought back” after each contrasting section.

Forms can also be varied, complicated Example: A B A

aba cdc aba

LISTENING FOR FORM

“Maple Leaf Rag” Scott Joplin

A A B B A C C D D