Polyphonic
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Polyphonic
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1 a.
Having a multiplicity of sounds.
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2 a.
Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters.
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3 a.
Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic.
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4 a.
Having a multiplicity of sounds.
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5 a.
Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters.
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6 a.
Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic.