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polyphonic.

Of or relating to polyphony.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌpɒlɪˈfɒnɪk/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Of or relating to polyphony.

    a polyphonic ringtone
  2. Having two or more independent but harmonic melodies.

  3. Able to play more than one musical note at the same time.

  4. Capable of being read in more than one way.

Where this word comes from

Originally from Ancient Greek πολύφωνος (polúphōnos) + -ic. In later use from poly- + -phonic.

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