English Online Dictionary. What means polyphonic? What does polyphonic mean?
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. Equivalent to poly- + -phonic.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/
Adjective
polyphonic (comparative more polyphonic, superlative most polyphonic)
- Of or relating to polyphony.
- a polyphonic ringtone
- (music) Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.
- Coordinate term: monophonic
- Near-synonym: contrapuntal
- (of an electronic device) Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.
- (of a text) Capable of being read in more than one way.