Definition of monophonic Monophonic

/mɑˌnʌfɑˈnɪk/ - [manufanik] - mon•o•phon•ic

We found 6 definitions of monophonic from 3 different sources.

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What does monophonic mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

monophonic - consisting of a single melodic line
  contrapuntal, polyphonic relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint; "contrapuntal base"
  music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
  homophonic having a single melodic line with accompaniment
monophonic - designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel
  mono, single-channel
  monaural relating to or having or hearing with only one ear; "monaural deafness"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • monophonic (Adjective)
    Having a single channel; monaural.
  • monophonic (Adjective)
    Having a single melodic line and no harmony.
  • monophonic (Adjective)
    Having simple one-to-one mapping between letters and phonemes.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • monophonic (a.)
    Single-voiced; having but one part; as, a monophonic composition; -- opposed to polyphonic.

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