Exploring Tone, Texture, and Timbre
Grade 5th Grade · Music · 30 min· Mu:cr2.1.5a Demonstrate Selected And Developed Musical Ideas For Improvisations, Arrangements, Or Compositions To Express Intent, And Explain Connection To Purpose And Context. Mu:cr2.1.5.b Document Personal Rhy
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how tone, texture, and timbre create different sounds in music.
Warm-Up Video
Music Matters · 7:44
What is Texture? - Music Theory
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Texture in music refers to how sound is organized in a piece.
- 2
A monophonic texture has one sound, while a polyphonic texture has multiple lines imitating each other.
- 3
Homophonic textures are organized vertically with chords, while polyphonic textures have lines moving horizontally.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Think about a song you know. Does the song have a thick or thin texture? What makes it thick or thin?”
Teacher Guide
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