
The same note can sound completely different
Timbre is the quality that makes one sound feel unlike another, even when pitch and loudness match. The same A note on an oboe, piano, violin, or electric guitar will still have a different tone color.What Makes Music Sound Different

Texture changes the whole feeling
Music can be a single melody, many interwoven melodies, or a tune supported by chords. A lone lullaby feels sparse, while a big ensemble can sound thick and dense.What Makes Music Sound Different