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Which contrapuntal device involves playing the melody backwards?
Retrograde.
What are the 3 kind of texture?
The 3 kinds of textures are: * Visual texture * Artificial texture * True texture
What is the word that describes the shapes and sizes of the grains in a rock?
They are references to the rock's texture.
What texture does obsidian have?
A glassy texture.
What is the texture of darmstadtium?
The texture of darmstadtium is not known.
What texture has electric counterpoint got?
The clue is in the title: its texture is based on counterpoint! In other words, it has a contrapuntal texture.
What is Contrapuntal texture?
a piece of music with 2 or more melodies (it sounds very noisy)
Musical texture that is based on counterpoint is called?
polyphony? contrapuntal? there may be others
What is a polyphonic composition based on one main theme or subject?
A polyphonic composition based on one main theme or subject is called a fugue. In a fugue, the main theme, known as the subject, is introduced and then imitated by different voices or instruments in a contrapuntal manner. This creates a complex and intricate musical texture.
What is fugal texture?
The texture most common to fugues is polyphony or counterpoint.A polyphonic or contrapuntal (same thing) means there are two or more melodies of the same importance being played at the same time.Contrapuntal isn't the same as a polyphonic texture.Contrapuntal texture describes the melody moving in an opposite direction:File:ContraryMotion.png
The Hallelujah chorus has both contrapuntal and homophonic sections?
yes it has both contrapuntal abd homophonic.
Why would contrapuntal sound be used?
Contrapuntal, or counterpoint is used in music to provide an additional lyrical sound to a composition.
Why is color the most complex of formal elements?
it isn't - texture is.
What is the meaning of contrapuntal?
Contrapuntal sound occurs when music and visual elements play against each other. Simply put, when they are in contrast of each other.
Which texture best describes a fugue?
The term you are looking for would be polyphony, or more correctly contrapuntal. This basically means there is more than one melody being played at a time. This is different from just hearing a melody accompanied by chord figures.
What is the important attribute of neoclassicism why?
revival of interest in contrapuntal technique
Which contrapuntal device involves playing the melody backwards?
Retrograde.
