homophony

English - Turkish

Definition of homophony in English Turkish dictionary

eşseslilik

esseslilik

Related Terms

homophonic

sesteş

homophonic

homofon

homophonic

{s} aynı perdeden

homophonic

{s} eşsesli

homophonic

{s} ahenkli

English - English

Definition of homophony in English English dictionary

The quality of being homophonous

a texture in which two or more parts move together in harmony, the relationship between them creating chords

(homophonic) From the Greek for "like-sounding " Music in which all voices move in the same rhythm Or, more commonly, a musical texture in which there is a clear distinction between melody and a chordal [chord] accompaniment (See polyphony )

Sameness of sound; unison

Sameness of sound

Homophonic - Musical texture which is characterized by chordal support of a melodic line

all voices moving at the same time

the same pronunciation for words of different origins

A musical texture that involves only one melody of real interest, combined with chords or other subsidiary sounds

Homophonic - Musical texture which is characterized by chordal support of a melodic line I

A style emphasizing the single melody and its harmony, as opposed to polyphony

{i} music that has one part, music with one predominant melody; quality of having the same sound (Phonetics)

Plain harmony, as opposed to polyphony

Music in which a single melody is supported by a harmonious accompaniment Compare monophonic

musical texture in which the different voices or lines (note-series made by different instruments) follow each other with basically the same rhythm, so that the effect is of a succession of chords, blocks of sound

A musical composition for 2 or more parts with a single melody line, all other parts serving as accompaniments

part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style)

part music with one dominant voice (in a homophonic style) the same pronunciation for words of different origins

Instruments or voices sounding alike - sharing a melody and moving in the same rhythmic pattern This is the opposite of polyphony, where the parts move independently and different melodies are interwoven simultaneously

Music in which one voice has the melody, performed with a chordal accompaniment

(homophonic) Music in which all voices move in the same rhythm Also, a musical texture in which there is a clear difference between melody and accompaniment (See polyphony ) The Star Spangled Banner is a good example of the melody and the harmonies moving in the same rhythm

Related Terms

homophonic

having a single, accompanied, melodic line; not polyphonic

homophonic

Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey

homophonic

music consisting of a single melodic line supported by an accompaniment in chordal style Most hymns are homophonic

homophonic

having the same sound; being homophones

homophonic

Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic

homophonic

Consisting of a melody line supported by harmony lines Also antiphonal, monophonic

homophonic

passages in which all voices sing identical or similar rhythms This term also refers to music in which a melody lies in one voice while the other voices serve as accompaniment When discussing Pärt's music, the former definition applies

homophonic

Texture with a principal melody and accompanying harmony; as distinct from polyphony [Texture]

homophonic

having a single melodic line with accompaniment

homophonic

having the same sound

homophonic

having a single melodic line with accompaniment having the same sound

homophonic

Now used for plain harmony, note against note, as opposed to polyphonic harmony, in which the several parts move independently, each with its own melody

homophonic

Literally means same sound Homophonic keyboards have letters of the same sound in the same keyboard position For example, an Ssound would appear in the same keyboard position even if another alphabet were used

homophonic

{s} (about a word) having the same pronunciation as another word but a different meaning and spelling

homophonic

'same sound', only one voice evident in a piece of music and is supported by accompaniment

Hyphenation

ho·moph·o·ny

Etymology

[ "hä-m&-'fä-nik, ] (adjective.) circa 1879. Greek homophOnos being in unison, from hom- + phOnE sound; more at BAN.