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Lesson 50 of 84 ยท Music Theory

Texture: Monophonic to Polyphonic (Part 2)

Learn about texture: monophonic to polyphonic (part 2): use the circle of fifths to determine key signatures

What You'll Learn

Twelve-tone technique (serialism) uses all 12 chromatic notes in a set order, avoiding any sense of key. Schoenberg invented it.

1

Use the circle of fifths to determine key signatures

2

Name and construct the seven modes

Notes on the Staff

F4
E4
D4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'forte' mean?