ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Monophony

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Monophony is a noun meaning (music) The characteristic of a piece that has only a primary melody and no secondary melody or accompaniment.

Meaning

(music) The characteristic of a piece that has only a primary melody and no secondary melody or accompaniment.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include monotone, melodylessness, plainsong, atonality, minimalism, nonaccompaniment.

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