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monophonic


Definition of monophonic

adjective

  • 1(of sound reproduction) using only one channel of transmission. Compare with stereophonic.
  • 2 Music having a single melodic line without harmonies or melody in counterpoint. Compare with homophonic and polyphonic.

Derivatives

monophonically

adverb

monophony

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from mono- 'one' + Greek phonē 'sound' + -ic

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