polyphony
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ə noun
1.
Music. polyphonic composition; counterpoint.
2.
Phonetics. representation of different sounds by the same letter or symbol.
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| —n , pl -nies | |
| 1. | polyphonic style of composition or a piece of music utilizing it |
| 2. | the use of polyphones in a writing system |
| [C19: from Greek poluphōnia diversity of tones, from | |
| po'lyphonous | |
| —adj | |
| po'lyphonously | |
| —adv | |
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Polyphony
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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polyphony
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Example sentences
The polyphony of voices has dwindled to a private conversation between one or two people.
When two or three characters talked at once, the polyphony simply canceled out the meaning of each individual's words.
Describes a model that emphasizes the commonalities of music from medieval polyphony to contemporary rock.
His choreography frequently uses dance versions of complex polyphony.
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