Definition of Polyphony

1. Noun. Music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments.

Exact synonyms: Concerted Music, Polyphonic Music
Generic synonyms: Music
Specialized synonyms: Counterpoint
Antonyms: Monophonic Music, Monophony
Derivative terms: Polyphonous

Definition of Polyphony

1. n. Multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo.

Definition of Polyphony

1. Noun. (music) Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony). ¹

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Definition of Polyphony

1. [n -NIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyphony

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polyphonic letter
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polyphonic prose
polyphonic ringtone
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polyphonously
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polyphony (current term)
polyphore
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polyphosphate
polyphosphate AMP phosphotransferase
polyphosphates
polyphosphazene
polyphosphoinositide phosphatase
polyphosphonate
polyphosphonates
polyphosphoric
polyphosphoric acid
polyphosphorylase
polyphrasia
polyphthalocyanine

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