polyphonically

pol·y·phon·ic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-fon-ik]
- /ˌpɒl iˈfɒn ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-fon-ik]
- /ˌpɒl iˈfɒn ɪk/

Definitions of polyphonically word

adjective polyphonically consisting of many voices or sounds. 1
adjective polyphonically Music. having two or more voices or parts, each with an independent melody, but all harmonizing; contrapuntal (opposed to homophonic). pertaining to music of this kind. capable of producing more than one tone at a time, as an organ or a harp. 1
adjective polyphonically Phonetics. having more than one phonetic value, as the letter s, that is voiced (z) in nose and unvoiced (s) in salt. 1

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Origin of polyphonically

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85; polyphone + -ic

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Parts of speech for Polyphonically

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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polyphonically popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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