Polyphony
(noun)
- Music that is composed of multiple voices or parts, performed at the same time.
- The use of multiple voices or sounds at the same time in music or other art forms.
Origin:
From the greek words polys, meaning 'many', and phone, meaning 'voice'.
Examples:
- The polyphony of the choir was stunningly beautiful.
- The polyphony of the orchestral composition was complex and challenging.
- The polyphony of the opera was the highlight of the performance.
- The polyphony of the madrigal was popular during the Renaissance period.
- The polyphony of the jazz ensemble was a unique blend of different musical styles.