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In terms of texture, what happens when two or more melodic lines sound together?

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In polyphonic music, two or more simultaneous melodic lines are perceived as independent even though they are related. In Western music, polyphony typically includes a contrapuntal separation of melody and bass.Jan 1, 2023

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