heterophony

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Etymology [edit]

From the Ancient Greek ἑτεροφωνία (heterophōnia).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (RP) enPR: hĕtərŏʹfənĭ, IPA: /hɛtəˈɹɒfənɪ/, X-SAMPA: /hEt@"r\Qf@nI/

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heterophony (plural heterophonies)

  1. (music) The simultaneous performance, by a number of singers or musicians of two or more versions of the same melody.

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