Defn: 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.
POLYPHONISM
Po*lyph"o*nism, n.
Defn: Polyphony.
POLYPHONIST
Po*lyph"o*nist, n.
1. A proficient in the art of multiplying sounds; a ventriloquist.
2. (Mus.)
Defn: A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.
POLYPHONOUS
Po*lyph"o*nous, a.
Defn: Same as Polyphonic.
POLYPHONY
Po*lyph"o*ny, n. Etym: [Gr.