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Webster 1913 Edition
Polyphonic
Polˊy-phon′ic
,Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK];
πολύσ
many + [GREEK] sound: cf. F. polyphone
.] 1.
Having a multiplicity of sounds.
2.
Characterized by polyphony;
as, Assyrian
. polyphonic
characters3.
(Mus.)
Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal;
as, a
; – opposed to polyphonic
compositionhomophonic
, or monodic
. Webster 1828 Edition
Polyphonic
POLYPHON'IC
,Adj.
Definition 2024
polyphonic
polyphonic
English
Adjective
polyphonic (comparative more polyphonic, superlative most polyphonic)
- of, or relating to polyphony
- (music) 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
Derived terms
- polyphonic ringtone
Translations
of or relating to polyphony
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