Texture in music is defined as layers of sound:

1. Monophonic – one sound, i.e. solo without accompaniment or unison.
2. Homophonic – melody accompanied by chords.
3. Polyphonic – many layers at one time, i.e. melody presented as in a round or two or more melodies presented at the same time.

!. Listen to “Unto a Child is Born” by George F. Handel and cite the texture as the music unfolds.