polyphonic
/,pɔli'fɔnik/ Cách viết khác : (polyphonous) /pə'lifənəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together: In music, this describes a texture where multiple distinct melody lines are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony through their interaction.
- Of or relating to or characterized by polyphony: Pertaining to the style, technique, or tradition of composing or performing polyphonic music.
- Having two or more phonetic values: In linguistics, describing a single written letter or character that can represent more than one sound.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The choir performed a complex, polyphonic motet from the Renaissance period.
- Bach's fugues are masterpieces of polyphonic writing.
- In Old English, the letter 'c' was polyphonic, representing both [k] and [tʃ] sounds.
Advanced Usage
- Polyphonic Novel: A literary term for a novel that presents multiple independent and equally valid character perspectives or voices, creating a complex narrative texture. This usage is metaphorical, extending the musical concept to literature.
- Mikhail Bakhtin described Dostoevsky's work as fundamentally polyphonic.
Variants and Related Words
- Polyphony (n): The style of simultaneously combining a number of independent melodic parts.
- Polyphonous (adj): A less common variant synonymous with 'polyphonic'.
- Homophonic (adj): A contrasting musical texture where one primary melody is supported by chords or accompaniment, as opposed to multiple independent melodies.
Synonyms
- Contrapuntal: Specifically relating to counterpoint, the technique of writing polyphonic music.
- Many-voiced: A literal, descriptive synonym.
Antonyms
- Monophonic: Having a single melodic line without harmony or accompaniment.
- Homophonic: Having one dominant melody with chordal accompaniment where other parts move in the same rhythm.
Adjective
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having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
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of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
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polyphonic traditions of the baroque
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having two or more phonetic values
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polyphonic letters such as `a'
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