musical texture

Frequency: 6.27.3 per million words

the way different layers of sound are combined in a piece of music

textureADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

musical

Examples (10)

  • The folk song had a simple, monophonic musical texture.
  • Bach's fugues are known for their intricate polyphonic musical texture.
  • The composer skillfully changed the musical texture throughout the symphony.
  • A rich musical texture was created by layering multiple instrumental lines.
  • Understanding musical texture helps listeners appreciate the complexity of a piece.
  • The sudden shift in musical texture dramatically altered the mood of the movement.
  • We analyzed the musical texture of the jazz improvisation.
  • Her latest composition explores various musical textures and harmonies.
  • The minimalist piece featured a sparse musical texture.
  • Students learned to identify different types of musical texture in class.