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What is heterophonic texture?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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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.

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