phức điệu
Definition
- Noun:
- Polyphony: A musical texture consisting of two or more simultaneous, independent melodic lines of equal importance. It is a fundamental compositional technique in Western classical music and many other traditions.
- Counterpoint: Often used synonymously with polyphony, it specifically refers to the art and technique of combining these independent melodic lines in a harmonious way.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Âm nhạc thời Phục hưng thường sử dụng phức điệu. (Renaissance music often uses polyphony.)
- Bản fugue này là một ví dụ tuyệt vời của phức điệu. (This fugue is an excellent example of counterpoint.)
- Nhà soạn nhạc nổi tiếng với kỹ thuật phức điệu tinh tế. (The composer is famous for his sophisticated polyphonic technique.)
Advanced Usage
- "Biến tấu phức điệu": Polyphonic variation. A musical form where a theme is developed through polyphonic techniques.
- Tác phẩm này có phần biến tấu phức điệu rất phức tạp. (This piece has a very complex polyphonic variation section.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phức điệu học (n): The study of polyphony or counterpoint.
- Phong cách phức điệu (n): Polyphonic style.
- Đơn điệu (n): Monophony. A musical texture with a single melodic line without accompaniment.
- Hòa âm (n): Homophony. A musical texture where a primary melody is supported by chords.
Synonyms
- Counterpoint: The interweaving of independent melodies.
- Polyphony: Music consisting of several independent melodic voices.
Related Musical Terms
- Fugue: A complex contrapuntal (polyphonic) composition in which a short theme is introduced and then imitated by successively entering voices.
- Canon: A compositional technique that employs a melody with one or more imitations of the melody played after a given duration.
- Basso continuo: A harmonic foundation often used in conjunction with polyphonic textures in Baroque music.