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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
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
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