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adjective
1.
consisting of many voices or sounds.
2.
Music.
a.
having two or more voices or parts, each with an independent melody, but all harmonizing; contrapuntal (opposed to homophonic).
b.
pertaining to music of this kind.
c.
capable of producing more than one tone at a time, as an organ or a harp.
3.
Phonetics. having more than one phonetic value, as the letter s, that is voiced (z) in nose and unvoiced (s) in salt.
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Polyphonic
is always a great word to know.
So is flat. Does it mean:
| tone lowered a half step in pitch |
| contains a dominant chord, major third, perfect fifth and a minor seventh |
Example Sentences
- The polyphonic narrative now transfers its center of gravity with grace and elegance.
- Croatia is rich in folkloric music, including a well-known polyphonic choral tradition.
- Elements of the high polyphonic tradition run through his work.
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