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.
Texture is the feel of anything on your senses. You'll find the texture of touching a mirror different than that of sand. Similarly, when you eat meats or gummy candy, it is chewy in texture. Yogurt and cream sauces have a smooth texture. Likewise, peanut butter comes in crunchy or smooth textures.