APFIVE Fugue Versus Canon Texture
Which statement best describes the textural difference between a fugue and a simple canon?
A
A fugue maintains a single melodic line throughout, while a canon introduces multiple voices in strict imitation.
B
A fugue is always homophonic, whereas a canon is strictly polyphonic with no harmonic considerations.
C
A fugue and a canon have identical textures, differing only in their harmonic progressions and cadential structures.
D
A fugue has more independent melodic lines and greater complexity, with subjects and countersubjects interweaving in various voices.
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