Monophony and Polyphonic music

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

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Polyphonic music is an antonym for monophony.

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

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Monophony is an antonym for polyphonic music.

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