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Is block chord texture or rhythm?
a subset of homophonic texture in which the pitches of the accompanying harmony move in exactly the same rhythm as the main melody. Block-chord texture is typically found in big-band jazz, as, for example, when a saxophone section plays and simultaneously harmonizes a melody.
What is a block chord music?
A block chord is a chord or voicing built directly below the melody either on the strong beats or to create a four-part harmonized melody line in "locked-hands" rhythmic unison with the melody, as opposed to broken chords. ... The notes of arpeggios are often grouped into block chords for ease of analysis.
What is block chords in jazz?
Block chords are a method of harmonising a melody line by moving all the notes of the chord in parallel, following the same rhythm as the melody. Harmonising melodies with block chords is also known as 'locked-hands' so be aware that these terms refer to the same thing.
