Polyphonic
adjective
Involving or having many different musical tones or voices at the same time.
The choir's polyphonic music was both complex and beautiful.
Often appears as...
- polyphonic music
- polyphonic sound
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Academic
adjective
In computing, having the capacity to produce or handle more than one sound or voice at the same time.
The polyphonic synthesizer played several notes simultaneously.
Often appears as...
- polyphonic synthesizer
- polyphonic ringtone
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Technical
adjective
Involving or having many different musical tones or voices at the same time.
The choir's polyphonic music was both complex and beautiful.
Often appears as...
- polyphonic music
- polyphonic sound
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In computing, having the capacity to produce or handle more than one sound or voice at the same time.
The polyphonic synthesizer played several notes simultaneously.
Often appears as...
- polyphonic synthesizer
- polyphonic ringtone
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Complexity
Polyphonic describes music with multiple independent melodies. It's sophisticated and requires focus to fully appreciate.
I was mesmerized by the polyphonic texture of Bach's compositions.
Pro Tip 2/3Choral Layers
In choral music, 'polyphonic' indicates that different vocal parts are sung simultaneously.
The chorus sang a polyphonic piece that highlighted their vocal range.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Some cultures specialize in polyphonic singing, a tradition passed down for generations.
The Georgian ensemble showcased traditional polyphonic songs at the festival.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Complexity
Polyphonic describes music with multiple independent melodies. It's sophisticated and requires focus to fully appreciate.
I was mesmerized by the polyphonic texture of Bach's compositions.
Pro Tip 2/3Choral Layers
In choral music, 'polyphonic' indicates that different vocal parts are sung simultaneously.
The chorus sang a polyphonic piece that highlighted their vocal range.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Some cultures specialize in polyphonic singing, a tradition passed down for generations.
The Georgian ensemble showcased traditional polyphonic songs at the festival.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Complexity
Polyphonic describes music with multiple independent melodies. It's sophisticated and requires focus to fully appreciate.
I was mesmerized by the polyphonic texture of Bach's compositions.
Pro Tip 2/3Choral Layers
In choral music, 'polyphonic' indicates that different vocal parts are sung simultaneously.
The chorus sang a polyphonic piece that highlighted their vocal range.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Heritage
Some cultures specialize in polyphonic singing, a tradition passed down for generations.
The Georgian ensemble showcased traditional polyphonic songs at the festival.
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Video examples
Saki Mafundikwa:...
the men pound out a cloth out of a special tree, and the women, who are also the praise singers, paint interweaving patterns that are the same in structure as the polyphonic structures that they use in their singing --
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Video examples
Saki Mafundikwa:...
the men pound out a cloth out of a special tree, and the women, who are also the praise singers, paint interweaving patterns that are the same in structure as the polyphonic structures that they use in their singing --
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
that's why look at the cookies Cub I'm starting to feel like I could download a polyphonic ringtone he was taking us
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Quote examples
Alvaro Enrigue
American Author
In 'Where the Air is Clear', Carlos Fuentes composed a polyphonic portrait of Mexico City amid the growth and modernization brought on by the economic boom of the 1950s. The novel can be read as a jazz interpretation - free and in a Mexican key - of John Dos Passos' 'Manhattan Transfer'.
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Andres Segovia
Spanish Musician
The guitar is a small orchestra. It is polyphonic. Every string is a different color, a different voice.
Quote examples
Alvaro Enrigue
American Author
In 'Where the Air is Clear', Carlos Fuentes composed a polyphonic portrait of Mexico City amid the growth and modernization brought on by the economic boom of the 1950s. The novel can be read as a jazz interpretation - free and in a Mexican key - of John Dos Passos' 'Manhattan Transfer'.
Quote examples
Andres Segovia
Spanish Musician
The guitar is a small orchestra. It is polyphonic. Every string is a different color, a different voice.
Example 1 of 2
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