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1. (n.) polyphony
a musical technique or style in which two or more melodic lines are in equitable juxtaposition.
2. polyphony
representation of different sounds by the same letter or symbol.
Etymology: (1820–30; < Gk polyphōnía variety of tones. See poly -, -phony)
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1. (noun) polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music
music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
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1. (noun) polyphony
multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo
2. (noun) polyphony
plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign
3. (noun) polyphony
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
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