monophony

/mɒnəˈfoʊni/

Definitions

1. noun

Music or sound that consists of a single melodic line without accompaniment.

“The musician’s solo performance was a beautiful example of monophony.”

2. noun

A piece of music that consists of a single melodic line without accompaniment.

“The composer’s work on monophony was widely acclaimed.”

3. noun

A style of music that consists of a single melodic line without accompaniment.

“Monophony was a dominant feature of medieval music.”

Synonyms

  • monody
  • solo

Antonyms

  • polyphony