polyphonic
Of or relating to polyphonyOf or relating to polyphony.
» This music is highly polyphonic.
Meaning
4 sensesOf or relating to polyphony.
a polyphonic ringtone
polyphon, polyfon
полифоническийpolifoničeskij
of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.
Near-synonym: contrapuntal
having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.
Capable of being read in more than one way.
Examples
4 sentencesThis music is highly polyphonic.
His music is highly polyphonic.
This is a polyphonic composition.
It is a polyphonic composition.
Translations
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Origin
Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phoOriginally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.
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Forms
more polyphonic, most polyphonic| Comparative | more polyphonic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most polyphonic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonyms- having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together:contrapuntal
- of or relating to or characterized by polyphony:polyphonous
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form