Music Glossary: texture

How well timbres fuse into a homogeneous sound; influenced by register, dynamics, vibrato. more

Very soft notes adding texture and motion without changing the main rhythm. more

Very soft snare notes to add motion and subdivision without crowding accents. more

Low-level notes fill subdivisions; add motion without overplaying. more

Micro-slices (grains) reassembled for textures; control density, size, position. more

Open/closed/half-open and tip/shoulder choices shape feel and frequency spill. more

No simultaneous hits; orchestrate unique textures and syncopation. more

Chord spacing with wider intervals between adjacent voices; enhances clarity and breadth. more

Plucked vs bowed string indications; pizz. short decay, arco sustained tone. more

Block chords vs independent lines; shape density over form. more

Rapid reiteration/oscillation of a note or interval; string bow tremolo and percussion rolls. more

Decide between full ensemble (impact) vs small forces (clarity/intimacy). more