Gentile. 1  The word Gentiles means the nations, and eventually came to be used to mean all those not of the house of Israel. It is first used in Genesis with reference to the descendants of Japheth (Gen. 2  The duties of Israelites toward gentiles were defined in the law (Ex. 23: 32; Ex. 34: 12-16; Deut.
Definition of musical texture. 1  The term musical texture is frequently used - analogously with visual and tactile texture - in a rather vague way with reference to the overall sound of a piece of music. Texture is, however, one of the basic elements of music.
Full Definition of TEXTURE. 1. a: something composed of closely interwoven elements; specifically: a woven cloth b: the structure formed by the threads of a fabric. 2.a: essential part: substance b: identifying quality: character. 3.a: the disposition or manner of union of the particles of a body or substance.4.xamples of TEXTURE. 1  wood with a rough texture. 2  the smooth texture of silk. 3  The plant's leaves are almost leathery in texture. 4  foods with very different textures. 5  The custard should be smooth and creamy in texture. 6  a song with layered textures. 7  I liked the raw, gritty texture of the film.