polyphonic music

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Definition Noun : Music with multiple independent melodic lines : Polyphonic music is a musical texture consisting of two or more simultaneous lines of independent melody, as opposed to music with just one voice (monophony) or music with one dominant melodic voice accompanied by chords (homophony). Usage Polyphonic music is a core texture in Western classical music, especially prominent from th...