texture

• Substantiv, das die Beschaffenheit, das Aussehen oder die Konsistenz einer Oberfläche, eines Stoffes oder Gewebes bezeichnet, ebenso die grundlegende Struktur oder das Wesen von etwas, einschließlich musikalischer Muster, die durch die Kombination von Teilen entstehen.

A noun referring to the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric, as well as the essential quality or structure of something, including musical patterns created by combined parts.

1. Surface feelA2formal

   The way a surface or material feels when touched, such as rough, smooth, or soft.

   Oberflächenbeschaffenheit

   • The texture of the silk was incredibly smooth.
   • He preferred the rough texture of stone for the garden path.
   • The artist used different textures to create depth in the painting.

   Synonymeconsistencyfeelfinishgrainnapsurfacetouchweave

2. Essential qualityB2formal

   The fundamental or characteristic quality of something, often intangible.

   Wesensart

   • The texture of the novel's prose gives it a poetic feel.
   • The texture of life in the city is fast-paced and vibrant.
   • The texture of their relationship changed after the argument.

   Synonymecharacteressencefabricgrainmakeupnaturequalitytemper

3. Musical patternB2formal

   The way different musical parts or voices are combined to create a rich sound.

   Musikalische Textur

   • The texture of the symphony is complex, with multiple instruments weaving together.
   • The choir's texture was thick and harmonious.
   • The composer experimented with different textures in the second movement.

   Synonymearrangementfabricorchestrationstructureweave

4. Visual appearanceB1formal

   The characteristic visual quality of a surface that suggests how it might feel to touch.

   Visuelle Textur

   • The texture of the wallpaper gave the room a cozy feel.
   • The photograph captured the rough texture of the bark.
   • The texture of the fabric was visible in the close-up shot.

   Synonymefinishgrain

5. Physical compositionB2formal

   The arrangement and size of the small parts that make up a substance.

   Textur

   • The texture of the soil affects how well plants grow.
   • The texture of the bread was light and airy due to the yeast.
   • The texture of the metal was fine-grained and strong.

   Synonymecompositionconsistencyfeelfinishgrainstructure