polyphonic

/,pɔli'fɔnik/ Cách viết khác : (polyphonous) /pə'lifənəs/
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polyphonic

A choir sings a polyphonic piece in a concert hall.

Definition
  1. 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.
polyphonic

A choir sings a polyphonic piece in a concert hall.

Adjective
  1. having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
  2. of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
    • polyphonic traditions of the baroque
  3. having two or more phonetic values
    • polyphonic letters such as `a'

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