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homophonic
[ hom-uh-fon-ik, hoh-muh- ]
homophonic
/ ˌhɒməˈfɒnɪk /
adjective
- of or relating to homophony
- of or relating to music in which the parts move together rather than independently
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Derived Forms
- ˌhomoˈphonically, adverb
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Other Words From
- homo·phoni·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of homophonic1
1875–80; < Greek homóphōn ( os ) ( homophonous ) + -ic
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Example Sentences
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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