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The Meaning of polyphonic

  • (a.) Having a multiplicity of sounds.
  • (a.) Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters.
  • (a.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic.

Synonyms

polyphonous , contrapuntal

Antonyms

monodical , monophonic , monodic , homophonic

Rhymes

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