monodic
/məˈnɑdɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or consisting of a single melody or voice, especially in music; not polyphonic.
- The ancient Greek music was largely monodic, with a single singer accompanied by a lyre.
- The composer's monodic style gave the piece a simple, haunting beauty.
- In the early medieval period, most church music was monodic, with everyone singing the same melody.
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