pentace

/pɛnˈteɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A pentace is a rare or obsolete word referring to a musical composition of five parts.

“In his research, he discovered an ancient pentace that was a blend of Gregorian chants and medieval folk music.”

Synonyms

  • multivocalism
  • polyphony

Antonyms

  • monophony
  • unison