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This AP Music Theory study guide covers textural devices including bass line techniques (Alberti bass, walking bass), polyphonic techniques (canonical music, imitation counterpoint, countermelody), and other textural elements like solo/soli, doubling, ostinato, and tutti. It provides definitions, examples, and practice questions for each concept. The guide emphasizes recognizing these devices in musical excerpts and understanding their impact on musical texture.
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Question 1 of 10
What is an Alberti bass characterized by? 🎹
A stepwise ascending melodic line
A repeating arpeggiated pattern
A syncopated rhythmic pattern
A monophonic texture