What is the meaning of Homophonous?

  • (a.) Originally, sounding alike; of the same pitch; unisonous; monodic.
  • (a.) Now used for plain harmony, note against note, as opposed to polyphonic harmony, in which the several parts move independently, each with its own melody.
  • (a.) Expressing the same sound by a different combination of letters; as, bay and bey.
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APAWebster's. (2011). homophonous. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/homophonous/definitions/2017172
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HarvardWebster's 2011, homophonous, Smart Define, viewed 26 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/homophonous/definitions/2017172>.
MLAWebster's. "homophonous" 27 May 2011. Web. 26 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/homophonous/definitions/2017172>
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