HOMOPHONY


Meaning of HOMOPHONY in English

hōˈmäfənē, häˈ-, həˈ- noun

( -es )

Etymology: Greek homophōnia, from homophōnos + -ia -y

1. : sameness of sound : the quality or state of being homophonous

2.

a. : unison

b. : monody 4a — compare polyphony

c. : composition in which the voice or instrumental parts move in one rhythm in chordal style

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