(n) a letter that has two or more pronunciations, Syn.polyphonic letter, Example: `c' is a polyphone because it is pronounced like `k' in `car' but like `s' in `cell'
3. (Mus.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;. ] 1. Multiplicity of sounds, as in the reverberations of an echo. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Plurality of sounds and articulations expressed by the same vocal sign. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mus.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint. [ 1913 Webster ]
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