HyperDic: polyphonic

English > 3 senses of the word polyphonic:
ADJECTIVEpertpolyphonichaving two or more phonetic values
pertpolyphonic, polyphonousof or relating to or characterized by polyphony
allpolyphonic, contrapuntalhaving two or more independent but harmonically related melodic / melodic parts sounding together
polyphonic > pronunciation
Soundspaa.lihfaa'nihk
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English > polyphonic: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningHaving two or more phonetic values.
Example"polyphonic letters such as 'a'"
CategorylinguisticsThe scientific study of language
Nounspolyphonea letter that has two or more pronunciations
English > polyphonic: 3 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or characterized by polyphony.
Example"polyphonic traditions of the baroque"
Synonympolyphonous
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Spanishpolifónico
Nounspolyphonymusic arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
Adverbspolyphonicallyin a polyphonic manner
English > polyphonic: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningHaving two or more independent but harmonically related melodic / melodic parts sounding together.
Synonymcontrapuntal
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
OppositemonophonicConsisting of a single melodic line
Spanishpolifónico
Catalanpolifònic

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