polyphonic
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/
adj
Etymology: Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.
- Of or relating to polyphony.
“a polyphonic ringtone”
- Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.
“Near-synonym: contrapuntal”
- Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.
- Capable of being read in more than one way.