monophonic
/ˌmɑnəˈfɑnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to sound reproduction or transmission using a single channel; not stereo.
- Monophonic audio is simpler but lacks the depth of stereo.
- The recording was monophonic, so the music came from a single source.
- Old radios often have monophonic sound, with only one speaker.
- In music, consisting of a single melodic line without harmony or accompaniment.
- Gregorian chant is a classic example of monophonic music.
- The singer performed a monophonic melody without any instruments.
- Early medieval music was mostly monophonic, with everyone singing the same notes.
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