Counterpoint: Counterpoint is the art of combining multiple melodic lines that are harmonically interdependent yet rhythmically and melodically independent. Independence of voices is crucial in creating effective counterpoint.
Voice Leading Rules: Voice leading rules provide guidelines for how individual voices should move from one chord to another. These rules help maintain independence between voices while ensuring harmonic coherence.
Texture: Texture refers to the way different musical elements interact with each other. The independence of voices contributes to the overall texture by creating layers and complexity within a composition.