Which texture type cannot have harmony?

Monophonic music has only one melodic line, with no harmony or counterpoint. There may be rhythmic accompaniment, but only one line that has specific pitches. Monophonic music can also be called monophony.

1. Does polyphonic texture have harmony?
2. Which musical texture uses harmony?
3. What is a homophonic texture?
4. What are the 4 textures?

Does polyphonic texture have harmony?

Although independent to a certain degree (for instance, in terms of rhythm, contour, motif, intervallic character) these lines are still tied together by the overall harmonic framework. (A polyphonic texture still "has harmony".)

Which musical texture uses harmony?

Homophonic. Homophonic music can also be called homophony. Describing homophonic music you may hear such terms as chords, accompaniment, harmony or harmonies.

What is a homophonic texture?

A musical texture consisting of one melody and an accompaniment that supports it. Homophony is a musical texture of several parts in which one melody predominates; the other parts may be either simple chords or a more elaborate accompaniment pattern.

What are the 4 textures?

There are four types of textures that appear in music, Monophony, Polyphony, Homophony, and Heterophony.