polyphony in German
polyphony in German is Polyphonie, Mehrstimmigkeit — polyphony 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).
polyphony in German
Polyphonie
(music) 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).
Mehrstimmigkeit
(music) 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).
What does "polyphony" mean?
- 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).
- noun The quality of a text of being able to be read in more than one way.
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What is "polyphony" in German?
"polyphony" in German is Polyphonie, Mehrstimmigkeit. polyphony 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).
Are there other ways to say "polyphony" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "polyphony": Polyphonie, Mehrstimmigkeit.
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