polyphonic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic.[1] Equivalent to poly- + -phonic.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/
Adjective[edit]
polyphonic (comparative more polyphonic, superlative most polyphonic)
- Of or relating to polyphony.
- a polyphonic ringtone
- (music) Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.
- Coordinate term: monophonic
- Near-synonym: 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.
Translations[edit]
of or relating to polyphony
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having two or more melodies — see also contrapuntal
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able to play more than one musical note at the same time
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capable of being read in more than one way
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References[edit]
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “polyphonic”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.