Polyphonic
Word | POLYPHONIC |
Character | 10 |
Hyphenation | pol y phon ic |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Polyphonic"
What do we mean by polyphonic?
Of, relating to, or characterized by polyphony. adjective
Having two or more phonetic values. adjective
Capable of being read or pronounced in more than one way: said of a written character.
Consisting of or having many voices or sounds.
In music: Noting a method of composition or a work in which two or more voice-parts are simultaneously combined without losing their independent character, but with harmonious effect; contrapuntal: opposed on one side to monodic, monophonic, and homophonic, and on another to harmonic: as, a fugue is a polyphonic form of composition
Noting an instrument which is capable of producing more than one tone at a time, as an organ or a harp. Also polyphonous.
Having a multiplicity of sounds. adjective
Characterized by polyphony. adjective
Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; ; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic. adjective
Of, or relating to polyphony adjective
Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies; contrapuntal adjective
Able to play more than one musical note at the same time adjective
Having two or more phonetic values adjective
Of or relating to or characterized by polyphony adjective
Having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together adjective
Of or relating to polyphony
Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies; contrapuntal
(of an electronic device) able to play more than one musical note at the same time
Of a text: capable of being read in more than one way.
During the period of which a boy becomes a man and his voice begins to break, the high pitched squeek this individual projects. Urban Dictionary
Large band in which every member wears sheets. Their music seems inspirational and positive. Urban Dictionary
The most amazing band ever. Consisting of 20 something members playing nearly every instrument known to man (including the thermin!). Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Polyphonic
- Synonyms for polyphonic
- Contrapuntal Synonyms
- Antonyms for polyphonic
- Homophonic Antonyms
- Monodic Antonyms
- Monophonic Antonyms
The word "polyphonic" in example sentences
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What does polyphonic mean?
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