polyphony Meaning & Definition
What Does Polyphony Mean?
Polyphony is a noun that means Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony). It can also mean The quality of a text of being able to be read in more than one way.
Polyphony in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pəˈlɪfəni// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | concerted music and polyphonic music |
| Plural | polyphonies |
Polyphony Definition (Noun)
- Musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony).
- The quality of a text of being able to be read in more than one way.
the polyphony of a biblical passage
Synonyms of Polyphony
Polyphony synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Polyphony
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Polyphony in a Sentence
the polyphony of a biblical passage
Word Forms & Grammar
polyphony (countable and uncountable, plural polyphonies)
Words That Rhyme With Polyphony
Origin of Polyphony
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πολυφωνία (poluphōnía); equivalent to poly- + -phony.
Pronouncing Polyphony
The standard pronunciation of polyphony is //pəˈlɪfəni//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Polyphony
What part of speech is polyphony?
Polyphony is a noun.
What is another word for polyphony?
Words with a similar meaning to polyphony include concerted music and polyphonic music. See the full list of polyphony synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of polyphony?
The plural of polyphony is polyphonies.