polyphonic
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polyphonic
- /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/ UK
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Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.
adjective more polyphonic · most polyphonic
- Of or relating to polyphony. a polyphonic ringtone
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Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.
Near-synonym: contrapuntal
Similar: contrapuntal
- Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.
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Capable of being read in more than one way.
Similar: polyphonal, polyphonous
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adj of or relating to polyphony
| Español | polifónico |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 多声部 |
| Português | polifônico |
| Français | polyphonique |
| Deutsch | polyphon, polyfon |
| Italiano | polifonico |
| Русский | полифонический polifoničeskij |
adj having two or more melodies — see also contrapuntal
| Español | polifónico |
|---|---|
| Français | polyphonique |
| Italiano | polifonico |
| Ελληνικά | πολυφωνικός polyfonikós |
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