When a player makes the music up on the spot. In jazz/blues/pop players will often improvise a solo – commonly on a guitar/sax/trumpet/keyboard.
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How the different parts of the piece are woven together
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One single melody line. No harmonies, but it may be played/sung by more than one instrument/voice.
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When everyone sings/plays one part together- monophonic
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If the instruments/voices are an octave apart this is called being in octaves
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A texture where all parts (melody and accompaniment) move in the same (more or less) rhythm creating a chordal effect. The accompaniment is supporting one clear melody.
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Playing the notes of the chord separately, one after the other. Broken Chords provide a more flowing accompaniment than when played as block chords
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A texture where 2 or more equally important melodies interweave
