Homophony occurs when:
A) various musical lines are heard one after another with the same melody or similar melodies.
B) the melody is heard in one line and the other parts have clearly less important material that forms an accompaniment.
C) all musical lines are heard simultaneously, but each has a different melody.
D) all voices or parts are heard simultaneously with the same melody.

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Homophony is a type of musical texture where there is one main melody line that is supported by accompanying harmonies or chords. In this texture, the other parts have less important material that forms an accompaniment to the melody.

Homophony Occurs When