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Definitions for Polyphony

[1] Music . polyphonic composition; counterpoint.
[2] Phonetics . representation of different sounds by the same letter or symbol.
[3] polyphonic style of composition or a piece of music utilizing it
[4] the use of polyphones in a writing system

Words related to Polyphony

arrangement, unity, melody, composition, tune, chord, unison, consonance, concert, richness, concurrence, piece, chime, chorus, euphony, symphony, triad, blend, overtone, blending

Words nearby Polyphony

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Origin of Polyphony

First recorded in 1820–30, polyphony is from the Greek word polyphōnía variety of tones. See poly-, -phony

Other words from Polyphony

po·lyph·o·nous , adjective
po·lyph·o·nous·ly , adverb

Word origin for Polyphony

C19: from Greek poluphōnia diversity of tones, from poly- + phōnē speech, sound

Synonyms for Polyphony

arrangement, chord, composition, melody, tune, unity, blend, blending, chime, chorus, concert, concurrence, consonance, diapason, euphony, harmonics, melodiousness, overtone, piece, richness, symphony, triad, tunefulness, unison, attunement, concentus, concinnity, mellifluousness, organum