homeophony

/hʊmiːˈfoʊnɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of identical pitches or frequencies sounding simultaneously from different musical instruments or sources, often creating an eerie or unsettling effect.

“The musician was fascinated by the homeophony that occurred when the string section and the horns played the same note at the same time.”

Synonyms

  • homophony
  • unison

Antonyms

  • discord