Performing MEdia
Back in the olden days when I went to school
performing media was a concept. All it is is the instruments! Usually the
question relates to texture by asking you to discuss the use of performing
media in the example. Say what each instrument does. This question is not
limited to texture though. You might hear a melodic instrument and describe the
features of its melody. You could describe the durational features of an
accompaniment instrument or a rhythmic instrument. You might want to mention
the ways that some instruments are played and relate that to tone colour. The
question is very textural but as usual you should always link and cross
reference to other concepts. Just think carefully and relate everything you say
to the question.