Monophonic music and Polyphonic music
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Monophonic music
Monophonic music noun - Music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment).
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Synonyms for Monophonic music
Polyphonic music is an antonym for monophonic music.
Polyphonic music
Polyphonic music noun - Music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments.
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Synonyms for Polyphonic music
Monophonic music is an antonym for polyphonic music.
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