Monophonic music and Polyphony

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Monophonic music noun - Music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment).

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Polyphony is an antonym for monophonic music.

Polyphony noun - Music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments.

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Monophonic music is an antonym for polyphony.

Nearby Word: polyphonic

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