Question

chapter 28. expanding the conversation: mozart, chamber music, and large forms
page 161 listen, eine kleine nachtmusik mvt. i: identify and understand texture
what is the predominant texture in the opening of the first movement?
opening 0:30
homophony imitative polyphony

Explanation:

In the opening of the first - movement of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, the texture is homophony. Homophony features a clear melody with accompaniment. Imitative polyphony involves voices or parts imitating each other. The opening of this piece does not have such imitation, but rather a single melodic line with harmonic support.

Answer:

homophony