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Topic: Homophony differences. (Read 2611 times)

el_kaeda

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Homophony differences.

on: March 24, 2014, 07:22:31 AM

What is the difference between (homophony) and (melody with accompaniment)?
Is (homonphony structure) part of melody and accompaniment?
Kin(dly explain

Thanks
With regards
Hh

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Bob

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Re: Homophony differences.

Reply #1 on: March 24, 2014, 11:06:53 AM

The same, essentially.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homophony

I suppose you could say melody with accompaniment is more melodic. You could have a dull 'line' (but not a melody) with chords that's homophonic.