homophonic

[ hom-uh-fon-ik, hoh-muh- ]

adjective

1. having the same sound.
2. Music. having one part or melody predominating ( polyphonic ).

homophonic

/ ˌhɒməˈfɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to homophony
2. of or relating to music in which the parts move together rather than independently

Derived Forms

• ˌhomoˈphonically, adverb

Other Words From

• homo·phoni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of homophonic¹

1875–80; < Greek homóphōn ( os ) ( homophonous ) + -ic

Example Sentences

Songs are usually homophonic, meaning they follow a central melody with accompaniment.

From Singularity Hub 

These tendencies are designated by the terms Homophonic and Polyphonic.

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