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polyphony

DEFINITIONS OF: polyphony

1

n music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments

Synonyms:
concerted music, polyphonic music
Antonyms:
monody, monophonic music, monophony
music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)
Types:
counterpoint
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
Type of:
music
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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