po·lyph·o·ny (p -l f -n )n. pl. po·lyph·o·nies Music with two or more independent melodic parts sounded together. po·lyph o·nous adj.po·lyph o·nous·ly adv. |
polyphony [pəˈlɪfənɪ]
n pl -nies
1. (Music, other) polyphonic style of composition or a piece of music utilizing it
2. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) the use of polyphones in a writing system
[from Greek poluphōnia diversity of tones, from poly- + phōnē speech, sound]
polyphonous adj
polyphonously adv
polyphony, polyphonism
the combination of a number of separate but harmonizing melodies, as in a fugue. Cf. homophony. — polyphonic, polyphonous, adj.
See also: Music
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | polyphony - music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner counterpoint - a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies monody, monophonic music, monophony - music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment) |
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