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polyphonic

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/

adj

Etymology: Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.

  1. Of or relating to polyphony.

    a polyphonic ringtone

  2. Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.

    Near-synonym: contrapuntal

  3. Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.
  4. Capable of being read in more than one way.