Which term describes music made of two or more melodic lines, independently treated?

Which term describes music made of two or more melodic lines, independently treated?

• A. Polyphonic Texture
• B. Monophonic Texture
• C. Homophonic Texture
• D. Heterophonic Texture

Answer: (A)

Polyphonic texture is when music is built from two or more independent melodic lines. Each line has its own rhythm and contour, and they weave together to create harmony through their independence rather than a single melody with accompaniment. This contrasts with monophonic texture (one melodic line), homophonic texture (one main melody with chords or accompaniment), and heterophonic texture (multiple performers playing the same melody with varying embellishments). You’ll hear it in fugues and other counterpoint, where each voice moves on its own while still forming a cohesive musical fabric.

Polyphonic texture is when music is built from two or more independent melodic lines. Each line has its own rhythm and contour, and they weave together to create harmony through their independence rather than a single melody with accompaniment. This contrasts with monophonic texture (one melodic line), homophonic texture (one main melody with chords or accompaniment), and heterophonic texture (multiple performers playing the same melody with varying embellishments). You’ll hear it in fugues and other counterpoint, where each voice moves on its own while still forming a cohesive musical fabric.