Polyphony Definition

pə-lĭfə-nē
noun
Multiplicity of sounds, as in an echo.
Webster's New World
A combining of a number of independent but harmonizing melodies, as in a fugue or canon; counterpoint.
Webster's New World
The representation of two or more sounds by the same letter, symbol, or group of symbols, as the group th as in then and in thin.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • concerted music
  • polyphonic-music
Antonyms:

Origin of Polyphony

  • From poly- +"Ž -phony.

    From Wiktionary

Polyphony Sentence Examples

  • His vocal polyphony earned him respect and for awhile he was quite well off.

  • Finally it must be remembered that musical euphony and emotional effect are inseparable from considerations of harmony and polyphony.

  • Renaissance polyphony plays an important role and includes motets by a range of European composers.

  • Sequencing with GigaStudio GigaStudio 3.0 comes in three sizes, the Orchestra version offering unlimited polyphony for full arrangements.

  • Any synthesizer has a maximum polyphony which cannot be exceeded.

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Words Starting With

PPOPOL

Words Ending With

YNYONY

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