polyphony
What is another word for polyphony? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A style of music made up of several separate melodic lines heard together, unlike music with just one line or one main tune backed by chords.
Antonyms
monophony
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πολυφωνία (poluphōnía); equivalent to poly- plus -phony.
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