monophony

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A musical texture consisting of a single, unaccompanied melodic line : The most basic musical texture, where only one note is heard at a time. This can be a single voice singing alone or a single instrument playing a melody without harmony or chords. 2. Music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment) : In common usage, it often refers to a single, domin...