Texture (music)

The term music theory or just sentence or sentence doctrine referred to in music theory, arranging (set) of the tones or notes in polyphonic works of music. Example: Setting the polyphonic version of a melody is called polyphonic sentence. Music theory is thus an artisanal aspect of composition and arrangement; in this capacity, he is part of a music study.

A specialty is the historical syntax. This refers to an alignment of music theory, are explored in the historical composition techniques on the basis of sources and works of music and used didactically for today's practice. Historical syntax is represented as an academic subject at universities and music schools, especially in institutions of Ancient Music.

Traditional Tonsatzlehren differ mainly monodic, heterophonic, homophonic and polyphonic compositional techniques. Specific types of records include

• Four -Part Set
• Canon

Vocal, song, choral, instrumental, string quartet, orchestra, and many other records are associated with the different occupations of music also distinguished, taking into account the respective tonal and technical characteristics.