heterophony

Heterophony and Polyphony are in Gamelan music.

Heterophony due to the use of a single melody being played in different parts whilst also being extended and elaborated.

Polyphony due to the overlapping rhythms (polyrhythmic) and within the parts themselves

Heterophony and Polyphony are in Gamelan music.

Heterophony due to the use of a single melody being played in different parts whilst also being extended and elaborated.

Polyphony due to the overlapping rhythms (polyrhythmic) and within the parts themselves

Heterophony describes a texture where there is a single important melody, but as it is heard, the musicians are altering ornaments and at times independent lines around the main melody in an unrestrictive manner. It is a kind of texture that is commonly applied to Dixieland Jazz.

Heterophony describes a texture where there is a single important melody, but as it is heard, the musicians are altering ornaments and at times independent lines around the main melody in an unrestrictive manner. It is a kind of texture that is commonly applied to Dixieland Jazz.