Texture in music is the way multiple voices interact in a composition.
Read this introduction to texture and listen to the audio examples on the page.
Consider these questions:
We have already created a composition that is "polyphonic." Which project was it?
We have created a project that was "homophonic." Which project was that?
Using Soundation, we will be creating a song with a texture that starts very simple, or thin, and becomes increasingly more complex. Before we do this, you will do some listening and analysis of examples of this kind of texture and layering of sound.
Texture Assignment: DUE Wednesday, Oct 29
Complete on word document and submit.
1. Analyse the song "Wonderwall" by making a list of the instruments or vocals that you hear in the order which they start to play or sing.
Wonderwall by Oasis
(For example:)
Wonderwall, by Oasis
1st - Acoustic Guitar
2nd - Male Vocals
3rd -
4th -
etc.
2. Find the video for another song that follows this texture pattern. The song should start with one instrument or vocal and slowly add more and more. The song can be from any style or genre of music. Remember to choose "Radio Edits" if you song has profanity. Provide the name of the song, artist, and a link in the Word document.
3. Analyse the song you chose in the same way as you did "Wonderwall." Make a list of the instruments or vocals in the song in the order in which they start to play or sing.
