Polyphonic
(adjective)
- Having or characterized by multiple voices or parts, especially in music.
- Having or characterized by multiple voices or sounds at the same time.
Origin:
From the greek words polys, meaning 'many', and phone, meaning 'voice'.
Examples:
- The polyphonic music was complex and challenging to perform.
- The polyphonic singing style was popular in the Renaissance era.
- The polyphonic keyboard allowed the musician to play multiple voices at the same time.
- The polyphonic sound of the choir was breathtakingly beautiful.
- The polyphonic composition was inspired by the sounds of nature and the city.