homophony
/həˈmɑfəni/
noun
- The quality of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings or spellings.
- Learning about homophony helps students improve their spelling and listening skills.
- The poet used homophony to create a playful double meaning in the line.
- Homophony is common in English because of its complex spelling system.
- A musical texture in which all parts move together in the same rhythm, typically with one melody and accompaniment.
- In homophony, the harmony supports the main melody without independent rhythms.
- The piece begins with homophony before introducing more complex counterpoint.
- Homophony is the dominant texture in most popular songs today.
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