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polyphonic

adj
/ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/UK

Etymology

Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to polyphony.

    • a polyphonic ringtone

  2. Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.

    • Near-synonym: contrapuntal

  3. Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Capable of being read in more than one way.

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Derived

micropolyphonic, nonpolyphonic, polyphonically, unpolyphonic

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