- Year 10
- OCR
Experimenting with texture
I can create a short composition that experiments with texture.
- Year 10
- OCR
Experimenting with texture
I can create a short composition that experiments with texture.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Texture is an important element to consider when composing. Melody and accompaniment is the most common musical texture.
- Composers also use homophonic, polyphonic and monophonic textures.
- In a melody and accompaniment texture the lead line or melody should be clear.
- Less important musical lines can contrast by using less interesting rhythms and melodic shapes.
Keywords
Monophonic - A monophonic texture is where there is only one layer of sound.
Melody and accompaniment - A texture that features a clear melody and separate accompaniment is called melody and accompaniment.
Polyphonic - A polyphonic texture is where there are two or more equally important but independent melodies.
Common misconception
A piece of music has a fixed texture all the way through
Although we can describe some pieces of music as particular textures overall there are often sections within pieces where the texture changes.
To help you plan your year 10 music lesson on: Experimenting with texture, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 music lesson on: Experimenting with texture, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
A keyboard (or other suitable instrument) or DAW/notation software
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