Polyphonic
Example: The new keyboard can play many polyphonic notes at once.
Definition
"Polyphonic" describes musical textures or instruments capable of producing multiple independent melodic lines or notes simultaneously, enhancing richness and complexity in sound. For example, a polyphonic keyboard can play many notes at once, each with its own distinct melody.
Etymology
The word "polyphonic" comes from the Greek roots 'poly-' meaning 'many' and 'phonic' derived from 'phone' meaning 'sound' or 'voice.' It literally means 'many sounds,' reflecting its use in music to describe multiple simultaneous musical voices or sounds.
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"Polyphonic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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