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poly·phon·ic
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|fänik\ adjective
or po·lyph·o·nous \pəˈlifənəs\
Etymology: Greek polyphōnos having many tones (from poly- + -phōnos — from phōnē sound — ) + English -ic or -ous — more at ban
1.
a. : consisting of or relating to two or more distinct melodies combined into a unified musical composition : contrapuntal
< polyphonic traditions of the baroque — P.H.Lang >
— compare monophonic
b. of a musical instrument : capable of giving more than one tone at a time
2. : having or consisting of many sounds or voices
< morning's polyphonic sounds >
3. phonetics : being a polyphone
• poly·phon·i·cal·ly or po·lyph·o·nous·ly adverb |