homophonic

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

/ ˌhɒm əˈfɒn ɪk, ˌhoʊ mə- /

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adjective

having the same sound.

Music. having one part or melody predominating (opposed to polyphonic).

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Origin of homophonic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM homophonic

hom·o·phon·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby homophonic

homophily, homophobe, homophobia, homophone, homophones, homophonic, homophonous, homophony, homophyly, homoplastic, homoplasy

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How to use homophonic in a sentence

Songs are usually homophonic, meaning they follow a central melody with accompaniment.
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These tendencies are designated by the terms Homophonic and Polyphonic.
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British Dictionary definitions for homophonic

homophonic

/ (ˌhɒməˈfɒnɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to homophony

of or relating to music in which the parts move together rather than independently

Derived forms of homophonic

homophonically, adverb

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