Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a single vocal part: Describes a piece of music, typically a song or chant, that is performed by a single voice or sung in unison, without harmonizing parts.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The ancient hymn was monodical, sung by the entire congregation in a single melodic line.
  • Gregorian chant is a classic example of monodical music.

Advanced Usage

• Monodical composition: Refers to a musical work written for a single vocal line.
  • The composer specialized in monodical compositions for solo voice and lute.

Variants and Related Words

• Monodic (adj): A more common variant with the same meaning.
  • The monodic style of singing was prevalent in early opera.
• Monody (n): A poem lamenting someone's death; or a style of music with a single vocal part, often with instrumental accompaniment.
  • The monody was a poignant solo sung at the memorial service.

Synonyms

• Unison: Singing or playing the same notes simultaneously by all performers.
• Solo: A piece or passage performed by a single singer or player.

Antonyms

• Polyphonic: Having multiple independent melodic voices or parts sounding simultaneously.
• Harmonized: Music where different notes are combined to produce chords.

Adjective

1. having a single vocal part