polyphonic music

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polyphonic music - music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments

concerted music, polyphony

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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