polyphony
n. musical piece that consists of several harmonized melodies (Music) | ||||
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Polyphony Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Polyphony
(n.)
Plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign.
(n.)
Multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo.
(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.
(n.)
Plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign.
(n.)
Multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo.
(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.
| WordNet 2.0 |
polyphony
Noun
1. music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
(synonym) polyphonic music, concerted music
(antonym) monophony, monophonic music, monody
(hypernym) music
(hyponym) counterpoint
Noun
1. music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
(synonym) polyphonic music, concerted music
(antonym) monophony, monophonic music, monody
(hypernym) music
(hyponym) counterpoint
| hEnglish - advanced version |
polyphony
polyphony
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polyphony
\po*lyph"o*ny\ (?), n. [gr. &?;.]
1. multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo.
2. plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign.
3. (mus.) 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
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polyphony
\po*lyph"o*ny\ (?), n. [gr. &?;.]
1. multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo.
2. plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign.
3. (mus.) 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 Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Guitar Glossary |
Polyphony
The maximum number of notes (simultaneous pitches) a unit (keyboard, sound module, etc.) can produce at the same time.
The maximum number of notes (simultaneous pitches) a unit (keyboard, sound module, etc.) can produce at the same time.
Polyphony Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Multimedia Glossary |
Polyphony
the total number of sounds a sound card can reproduce at the same time. A 32-note card can play 32 notes at a time. See wavetable and FM synthesis . See also MIDI .
the total number of sounds a sound card can reproduce at the same time. A 32-note card can play 32 notes at a time. See wavetable and FM synthesis . See also MIDI .
| Glossary of Electronic Music Terms |
polyphony
The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously.
The number of voices (notes) a device can produce simultaneously.
Polyphony Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Polyphony
- This article is about the musical texture. For the feature of electronic instruments see Polyphony (instrument). For the feature of texts see Polyphony (literature). For the company, see Polyphony Digital.
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