Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Chapter 5 Reading Quiz

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Question #1
The interweaving of melody and harmony produces ____________ in music
A.   texture
B.   rhythm
C.   ostinato
Question #2
A single-line texture is known as:
A.   heterophony
B.   monophony
C.   homophony
Question #3
A texture in which a melody is combined with a second melody is called:
A.   heterophonic
B.   polyphonic
C.   homophonic
Question #4
Which of the following textures is based on counterpoint?
A.   monophony
B.   homophony
C.   polyphony
Question #5
A texture in which all voices move together in the same rhythm is called:
A.   homorhythmic
B.   heterophonic
C.   polyphonic
Question #6
One person singing “Happy Birthday” with simple chords accompanying the melody produces a(n) _________ texture.
A.   homophonic
B.   monophonic
C.   imitative
Question #7
A round is based on the principle of ____________ where each voice enters in succession with the same melody.
A.   augmentation
B.   imitation
C.   inversion
Question #8
A work that is comprised of a strictly imitative musical texture is called a:
A.   refrain
B.   verse
C.   canon
Question #9
The best description of a melodic idea that is presented in one voice, then restated in another is:
A.   augmentation
B.   imitation
C.   inversion
Question #10
A melody, whether sung or performed on an instrument, is often referred to as a(n):
A.   inversion
B.   round
C.   voice
Question #11
The best way to describe the texture of a round is:
A.   monophonic
B.   polyphonic
C.   homophonic
Question #12
Polyphonic texture is the most familiar texture to today's listener.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #13
Monophonic texture is the simplest musical texture.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #14
Listening to a polyphonic texture requires more experienced listening.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #15
In a homophonic texture the harmony is heard as secondary to the melody.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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