Which is true with regard to texture in Classical music?
A) By the time the Classical style had fully evolved, polyphony had once again become the main texture used by composers.
B) Classical composers used a significant amount of monophony in their music.
C) Polyphony was rejected completely by Classical composers.
D) Compared to Baroque composers, Classical composers employed a delicate and unobtrusive sort of polyphony in their music.

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Compared to Baroque composers who often featured complex and elaborate polyphony, Classical composers preferred a simpler and more delicate type of polyphony. Additionally, Classical music also featured homophonic textures, where one melody is accompanied by harmonies, and occasional monophonic sections. Therefore, option D is the correct statement.

Which Is True with Regard to Texture in Classical Music