Definition of polyphony

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Polyphony (n.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint..

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Polyphonic :: Polyphonic (a.) Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters..
Polyphonism :: Polyphonism (n.) Polyphony.
Polyphonist :: Polyphonist (n.) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.
Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) Music in parts; part writing; harmony; polyphonic music. See Polyphony.
Homophony :: Homophony (n.) Plain harmony, as opposed to polyphony. See Homophonous..
Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo..
Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) The art of polyphony, or composite melody, i. e., melody not single, but moving attended by one or more related melodies..
Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint..
Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign.
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