homophonic

English - Turkish

Definition of homophonic in English Turkish dictionary

sesteş

homofon

{s} aynı perdeden

{s} eşsesli

{s} ahenkli

Related Terms

homophony

eşseslilik

homophony

esseslilik

English - English

Definition of homophonic in English English dictionary

having a single, accompanied, melodic line; not polyphonic

having the same sound; being homophones

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

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

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

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

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

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

having a single melodic line with accompaniment

having the same sound

having a single melodic line with accompaniment having the same sound

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

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

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

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

Related Terms

homophony

The quality of being homophonous

homophony

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

homophony

(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 )

homophony

Sameness of sound; unison

homophony

Sameness of sound

homophony

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

homophony

all voices moving at the same time

homophony

the same pronunciation for words of different origins

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

Plain harmony, as opposed to polyphony

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

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

homophony

(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

Hyphenation

ho·mo·pho·nic