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po·ly·phon·ic mu·sic

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  1. polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted musicnoun

    music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments

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  1. polyphonic music

    Polyphonic music is a type of musical texture involving two or more independent melodic lines or voices that are played or sung simultaneously. Each line retains its own individuality, but when combined, they create complex harmonies. This style originated in the medieval period and is often used in classical, baroque, and renaissance music, but can also be found in various genres including jazz and modern music.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of polyphonic music in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of polyphonic music in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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