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Definition 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 of Polyphonic

• Polyphonous
• Contrapuntal

Antonyms of Polyphonic

• Monophonic

Homophones of Polyphonic