heterophony en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /hɛtəˈɹɒfəni/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- hĕtərŏʹfənĭ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἑτεροφωνία (heterophōnía). By surface analysis, hetero- + -phony.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The simultaneous performance by a number of singers or musicians of two or more versions of the same melody.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heterophonies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
heterophonous · polyphony · heterophone · heterophonic
Translations (3)
cmn 異音 /异音 (Translations) · ga heitreafóine (Translations) · pl heterofonia (Translations)