HyperDic: homophony

English > 2 senses of the word homophony:
NOUNcommunicationhomophonythe same pronunciation for words of different origins
communicationhomophonypart music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)
English > homophony: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe same pronunciation for words of different origins.
BroaderpronunciationThe manner in which someone utters a word
Spanishhomofonía
Catalanhomofonia
Adjectiveshomophonichaving the same sound
homophonouscharacteristic of the phenomenon of words of different origins that are pronounced the same way
English > homophony: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaningpart music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style).
Broaderpart musicvocal music for several voices in independent parts (usually performed without accompaniment)
Spanishhomofonía
Catalanhomofonia
Adjectiveshomophonichaving a single melodic line with accompaniment

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