Texture

Question	Answer
Texture	the structure of multiple voices and the way they interact in a musical composition
monophonic	texture contains a single line without harmonies or melody in counterpoint
homophonic	movement of accompanying parts in the same rhythm as the melody
polyphonic	texture contains two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody
canon	a melody announced by one voice or instrument is imitated by ine or more other voices or instruments, in a manner of round
countermelody	a sequence of notes, perceived as a melody, played simultaneously with a more prominent lead melody; a second melody played in counterpoint with the primary melody (subordinate role)

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