monophony

mo·noph·o·ny

M0396900 (mə-nŏf′ə-nē)n. pl. mo·noph·o·nies Music A style of composition having a single melodic line.

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[mono- + (poly)phony.]

mo•noph•o•ny

(məˈnɒf ə ni)

n., pl. -nies. a musical style employing a single melodic line without accompaniment. [1885–90]

monophony

1. music composed of a single melody with no accompaniment or harmony. Cf. homophony, polyphony.
2. monody. — monophonic, adj.See also: Music

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monophony - music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)monody, monophonic musicmusic - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous mannerconcerted music, polyphonic music, polyphony - music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments