Definition of monody Monody

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We found 7 definitions of monody from 4 different sources.

What does monody mean?

Noun
monody - music consisting of a single vocal part (usually with accompaniment)
		monophony, monophonic music
		concerted music, polyphonic music, polyphony music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
		music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"

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monody (Noun)
An ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge.
monody (Noun)
Any poem mourning the death of someone; an elegy.
monody (Noun)
A monotonous or mournful noise.
monody (Noun)
A composition having a single melodic line.