POLYPHONIC
\pˌɒlɪfˈɒnɪk], \pˌɒlɪfˈɒnɪk], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_f_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k]\
Definitions of POLYPHONIC
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
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having two or more phonetic values; "polyphonic letters such as `a'"
By Princeton University
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Having a multiplicity of sounds.
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Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters.
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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.
By Oddity Software
