polytone

/ˈpɒlɪˌtoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A quality of music characterized by the presence of multiple pitches, particularly in a single melodic line.

“The jazz solo was notable for its polychromatic and polychrome polychrome, as well as polychrome polychrome, polychromatic polychrome and polychrome polychrome.”

2. noun

A style of music characterized by the use of multiple pitches and harmonies.

“The polychrome was a hit single in the 1960s and has since become a classic of the genre.”

Synonyms

  • multitone
  • polychrome

Antonyms

  • monotone