an example of a vocal sound might be: buh-buhl-bhul-buh, or: lu-lu-la-lu-la, or: [whirring, motor-likert ideas which are linked together somehow, and combining those, either layering one on top of another, or joining them together, one transforms into another to create sort of a world for the textures that i create. [multi-layered choral music] (narrator) while texture can be an important component for an individual composer, it is also part of a culture's overall musical aesthetic. from solo voice to a huge ensemble, the great diversity of musical textures found around the world is unlimited. funding for this program was provided by the annenberg/cpb project. this is pbs. you are watching live from paris. thanks for joining us. the headadlines. he was the beloved father of the nation. thailand mourns the death of king bhumibol adulyadej. the country's longest reigning monarch passed away at the age of 88. the u.s. strikes back in yemen, attacking three sites held by houthi rebels. has one bearing a slew of grammy awards, and oscar, does she has won a slew of grammy awards, and oscar,