POLYPHONICALLY

polyphonically

(adverb) in a polyphonic manner; “polyphonically composed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

polyphonically (not comparable)

In a polyphonic manner; using polyphony.

Source: Wiktionary


POLYPHONIC

Pol`y*phon"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. polyphone.]

1. Having a multiplicity of sounds.

2. Characterized by polyphony; as, Assyrian polyphonic characters.

3. (Mus.)

Definition: Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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