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Lesson 78 of 84 ยท Music Theory

Non-Chord Tones (Part 3)

Learn about non-chord tones (part 3): distinguish monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic texture

What You'll Learn

The overtone series is the physics of pitch: every note contains higher frequencies (harmonics) that determine its timbre.

1

Distinguish monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic texture

2

Understand the overtone series

Notes on the Staff

C4
D4
E4
C4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is tempo?